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Dallas ISD is on the leading edge of public school districts that offer after-school meals. In the past two years, the after-school dinner program has expanded from 37 schools to 136. LINK: http://www.districtadministration.com/article/more-schools-serving-dinner-need-increases
It’s Wednesday afternoon, and scholars of subjects such as DNA, animal rights and immigration are gathered in the library at Anne Frank Elementary. These scholars share their knowledge on such topics as the harm caused by animal cruelty and importance of the central nervous system. And, in this case, the scholars are Anne Frank Elementary students who became experts on their subjects through the annual GT Research Fair. “I’m always impressed with what the students learn and come up with,” said Jeni Baldwin, Gifted & Talented teacher at Anne Frank Elementary. The GT Research Fair allows Anne Frank Elementary students to choose…