News Briefs

Huffington Post recently profiled Dallas ISD’s Farm to School program, which is a part of the district’s effort to “ensure the next generation is a healthier one.” Click here to read the full profile from Huffington Post.

More than $1.37 million in Stars on the Rise scholarships will be awarded to 275 graduating seniors across north Texas, including from Dallas ISD. The program is coordinated by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and funded through drives and corporate donations. The scholarships range from $2,000 to $96,000 – the highest amount representing a four-year scholarship from Austin College. During the past 32 years, the fund has given more than $30 million in scholarships to more than 3,500 students. A news conference on Tuesday, June 16, highlighted the amounts raised and the partnerships that make the scholarships possible.…

Talmadge “TJ” Vaughns Jr. is a recent Dallas ISD graduate and young entrepreneur. The Dallas Examiner profiled this star student who has learned first hand that hard work pays off at the end. Click here to read the full profile.

Most of the recently graduated Dallas ISD high school seniors grew up attending elementary, middle and high schools within the district. Before they start college or enter the workforce, some recent graduates shared what impact Dallas ISD has made on their futures.  Today, Eden Phillips, a graduate from Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, shares what Dallas ISD means to her.