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Dallas high school students interested in journalism and storytelling are encouraged to apply to the “Storytellers Without Borders” program conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Public Library. Participants will learn the basics of multimedia reporting and how to use resources available at libraries, guided by professional journalists and librarians. A committee will select 60 participants to be part of the first of three eight-week sessions starting in February and offered at the Central Library, Skyline Branch Library and a third branch yet to be determined. Learn more about the program here and apply by Jan. 25 here.

Bryan Tovar and Jorge Chairez, students at Lang Middle School, were named Ad Cap Team Innovator Finalists and won a $1,000 grant for their project. Under the supervision of Dee Coyle, CTE Teacher at Lang, Tovar and Chairez attended a conference sponsored by Adventure Capital where they were challenged to think of an idea that would help kids increase their physical activity or help kids eat healthy while incorporating academics. The two boys pitched their idea called “Quick Equip.” Quick Equip is a solution to Lang’s scarce playground equipment. Students are often scuffling over one or two sports balls. To counter…

Back by popular demand, AlumNow is returning to share the stories of Dallas ISD alumni. If you are interested in sharing your story, make sure to follow the link at the bottom of the page. Charlotte Del Rose, a 1980 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, now resides in Los Angeles and is a vintage clothing dealer, stylist and seamstress for vintage and costume shops. AlumNow, the Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, connected with Del Rose who shared how her high school and life experiences helped her find her passions. What are…

Trustee Audrey Pinkerton will hold a District 7 community meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The meeting will be at W.H. Adamson High School, 309 E. Ninth Street. The topics will include District of Innovation and early college high school programs. Families and community members in District 7 are invited to attend.