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Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign is underway, and it’s a chance to support the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families. Here are some thoughts from Dallas ISD employees on why they support the United Way employee giving campaign: “I give to United Way because it has been such a big help to so many people. There have been children and teachers in my school who have received help from United Way.” — Alpher Garrett-Jones, principal of Charles Rice Learning Center “I think the importance of giving to United Way is not measured by…

Spend the next 65 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Free college tuition Seniors at most of our comprehensive high schools can apply to receive free tuition at any Dallas County Community College District campus through the just announced Dallas County Promiseprogram (read this). Transportation FAQ Dallas County residents voted to dissolve Dallas County Schools, an outside agency that bussed students. Families should not notice any change during this transition, as bus routes and times will stay the same (learn more). Education…

The Marsh Military Museum will honor Veterans Day by being open to the public starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. A rededication ceremony at 5:30 p.m. will mark the fifth anniversary of the museum, believed to be the first such facility at a public middle school. The museum is located at T.C. Marsh Preparatory Academy at 3838 Crown Shore Drive. It features donated items by community members and includes memorabilia as far back as World War I. Guided tours are conducted by members of the award-winning Marsh Leadership Cadet Corp (LCC). First dedicated on May 8, 2012, the Marsh…

Dallas ISD’s E.B. Comstock Middle School is among 80 schools using a curriculum provided by nonprofit Project Lead the Way to ignite interest in STEM careers. Jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are among the most high-demand and highest-paying jobs. Encouraging today’s students to pursue such careers to build a high-tech workforce could lure companies such as Amazon, which is looking for a place to build a second headquarters. Classes like the one at Comstock are planting the seeds. “Every time I pick up a material and I’m putting things together, it makes me feel like a real…