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Under the direction of their teacher, Ms. Green, fourth-graders at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School compiled a video to discuss and show the many benefits of empathy. Also, be sure to watch until the end of the video to see some adorable outtakes.

Any 2015 Dallas ISD graduates who have not finalized their college plans are encouraged to attend a special event to check out programs available at Dallas County Community Colleges. The free “#DestinationRegistration” event is set for 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 16, at the West Campus of El Centro College, 3330 N. Hampton Road. Students are invited to learn about the many career and technical programs the colleges offer; apply for admission and financial aid; and receive official Dallas ISD transcripts from district representatives. Register for the event at www.dcccd.edu/DestinationRegistration.

We all know the three R’s of the environment: reduce, reuse and recycle. But did you know the three R’s are in that order for a reason? Reduce is the most effective of the three R’s because using fewer resources will cut down waste and conserve energy. Reuse anything that’s resourceful before considering recycling. An empty jam jar can be used to store leftovers, and use silverware and dishes instead of disposable plastic utensils and plates. Most people already practice recycling, the third R. But consider ways to reuse items or reduce use of items in the future.

Whittling down 542 nominations to a list of 40 is no easy task. Judges for the Dallas Business Journal’s 2015 40 Under 40 list recently accomplished that task, reviewing reams of papers describing young professionals making their mark on the Dallas community. In the end, Alan Cohen, the Executive Director of Dallas ISD Early Childhood and Community Partnerships, was one who rose to the top. “I will admit that it made me smile,” Cohen noted. Cohen went on to say that he considers it an honor to be named to the 40 Under 40 list alongside other professionals he admires…