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It’s show time for Lincoln High film students
0Thanks to their visionary work and knack for visual storytelling, the bright lights of recognition are shining on nearly 60 students in the film program at Lincoln High School. Fresh off a third-place finish in the Irving Black Arts Council Holiday Film Fest in December 2014, the students are looking to take center stage with two entries in the 2015 Dallas International Film Festival. Tony Boone, film teacher at Lincoln High, termed the students’ participation as a winning proposition for his young cinematographers. “It’s great publicity for our program. It’s also great for the students to be in a competitive…
Fundamental E-Rate compliance changes lead to $17.9 million in results
0Increased vigilance and systemic changes will lead to approximately $17.9 million in E-Rate funding being returned to classrooms in the Dallas Independent School District. Dallas ISD is slated to receive the federal funds regarding technology purchases as a reimbursement within 30 days due to its increased compliance in the E-Rate program. Jim Terry, Dallas ISD chief financial officer, has been notified that approximately $17.9 million in E-Rate reimbursements have just been released to district vendors. Combined with the $18.3 million received in the previous fiscal year, the total amount received in E-Rate funding since the compliance agreement began will be…
Experienced leader to assume reins of W.T. White feeder pattern
0The W.T. White feeder pattern is exchanging one experienced leader for another. Melody Paschall will bring 25 years of experience in education when she formally begins her duties as the new executive director of the feeder pattern on Feb. 11. Paschall will continue to build on the foundation of excellence set by outgoing executive director Anita Hardwick, who retired after a successful career in the Dallas Independent School District. “We are very pleased that Melody is joining our district team,” said Stephanie Elizalde, assistant superintendent for Schools Division 2. “She has proven time and time again in her career…
VIDEO: District showcases more than 100 athletes’ college signings
0Today, more than 100 Dallas ISD student-athletes and their families gathered at Ellis Davis Field House to celebrate athletic signings to colleges and universities across the country. National College Signing Day highlights the achievement of student athletes while encouraging their commitment to higher learning. When asked what this occasion means to students and their families, Dallas ISD Athletic Director said this: “I think what we try to do is make it a big highlight, we to try to celebrate with them their accomplishments,” said Dallas ISD Director Gil Garza. “They’re parents make a tremendous amount of sacrifice in four years…