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Dallas ISD teachers of 5th grade students have an opportunity to access a series of videos donated to the school district to help their students begin exploring careers. The videos feature several Dallas professionals talking to 5th grade students at San Jacinto Elementary School about how they overcame obstacles in their lives to choose their individual career paths. “The most interesting thing is how 5th grade students who listen to these speakers respond in end of the year surveys about the series,” said Dallas business leader and district alum Tom Dunning who spearheaded the project. “Many students say that they…

Last week, students from Obama, Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Woodrow Wilson and James Madison high schools had the opportunity to attend the International Career Day. They heard speakers describe the global aspects of their careers, and the need for students to develop the technological, social, language and cultural skills to work in a global environment.

Two district schools are feeling blue, and it’s all good. Harry Stone Montessori Academy and Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School are among 26 Texas schools nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School. The prestigious award, a program of the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes exemplary schools where students are performing at high levels. Harry Stone, located in Oak Cliff, serves more than 500 students in pre-k through eighth grade and recently celebrated becoming an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, one of only two in the district. SEE ALSO: Four Dallas ISD Schools Receive Blue Ribbons Garza shares…

Former Woodrow Wilson High School football player (Class of ’84) and Heisman Trophy winner (’87) Tim Brown was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame over the weekend. Brown also made history once again, as the first Dallas ISD to be elected to elite club. The announcement sparked conversations among many of his fans, including some of his No. 1 fans – his family. WFAA- TV (Ch. 8) caught up with members of his family to recall some of Brown’s most memorable moments. See that story in the link below. LINK: http://www.wfaa.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/02/02/tim-brown-nfl-hall-of-fame-family-oakland-raiders/22779965