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Leadership from the Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department visited A. Maceo New Tech High School on Monday to present the cafeteria team with the Heart of Child Nutrition Award. The award celebrates cafeteria staff that go above and beyond to provide an exceptional food experience to students. The cafeteria staff at A. Maceo New Tech High School have been serving up nutritious meals to Dallas ISD students for decades, which is exemplified through their endless pursuit of excellence. Students commended the staff because they are always smiling, encouraging, positive, and incredibly hardworking. Students say that eating in this cafeteria…

For Denita Lacking-Quinn, the phrase “can’t never could do anything” was deeply embedded in her psyche at an early age by a favorite high school teacher. Today, this 1998 graduate of Justin F. Kimball High School uses those same words as a catalyst to keep moving forward as a lifelong learner, accomplished business woman and entrepreneur. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, caught up with Lacking-Quinn for an update on her journey since high school. What are you doing now? I’m President and CEO of Achieve PR. Briefly list a few of your career and/or personal highlights…

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Chipotle today is offering a “buy one, get one free” deal on burritos, bowls, salads, or order of tacos. The deal runs from 3 p.m.–close. Teachers and staff must present their school or district ID card to redeem the deal. More information is here.

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Jeff “Skin” Wade, co-host of 105.3 The FAN’s afternoon drive show, “The Ben and Skin Show,” shared some encouraging words with Dallas ISD employees. Watch Wade salute “our uncommon heroes” in the above video.