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STEM Day 2016 is around the corner, and the Dallas ISD STEM Department is gearing up for another exciting time for students (preK through 12th grade) and their entire families beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, at Skyline High School. STEM Day offers a number of fun-filled, hands-on activities that stimulate the mind and inspire participants to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Scheduled sessions include: Circuit Bling! Bling!; Meet the Critters; Robotics-Aerial, Demo, Games and Underwater; Science in the Movies-Chemistry: Movie Snow, Liquid Nitrogen, and Air/Water Cannon Station; Turning Gamers into Developers; Zombies-Under the Dome; Build an…

The Dallas Observer recently ran a cover story on the district’s School Choice initiative, which aims to provide students with a best-fit education. Click here to read the full story from the Dallas Observer.

Nancy Bingham is a retired educator with 32 years of experience as a classroom teacher. She has spent the last 17 years advocating for young people as the Dallas ISD Trustee for District 4, which includes Seagoville, Southeast Dallas, and Balch Springs. In keeping with the theme of the 2016 School Board Recognition Month, “Super Heroes for School,” Trustee Bingham was asked to recall super heroes who made an impact in her life. “My mother and father were my first, and lifelong, super hero teachers. They taught me the life skills that enabled me to be an independent, productive, and…

As a student at Skyline High School (Class of 1997), John Paul Valverde’s favorite teacher provided more than an education; his intelligence and structure helped Valverde become the professional he is today. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, caught up with Valverde for an update. What are you doing now? I’m principle/owner of Coeval Studio. Briefly list a few of your career and/or personal highlights. I opened Coeval Real Estate in 2004. In the beginning, I focused on affordable housing and then grew into high-end multifamily sales. Coeval Real Estate became Coeval Studio in 2007. We designed…