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This year, Dallas ISD Connect Contact Center staff shared a little bit of holiday spirit by greeting families, helping with purchases and customer service at the Treasure of Hope, an annual shopping effort that allows families in need to shop for merchandise at 75 percent off retail value. Treasure of Hope provides selected families a $40 credit to spend in their holiday store. The effort supported by the Dallas Leadership Foundation includes a donation of toys and money from more than 20 churches and community- and faith-based organizations and serves 400-500 families and 1,500 children through the work of more…

Tis’ the season for gathering and cooking at home. Our teachers and students at Moises E. Molina High School have the perfect recipe that is easy and tasty. Enjoy! Jalapeño-Corn Casserole Ingredients 8 ounce package of cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 18 ounce bag frozen sweet corn, thawed Diced jalapeños, to taste (optional) 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium pot set over low heat, melt cream cheese and butter. Stir in milk until mixture…

In a recent blog post highlighting the number of school choice options, Candy’s Dirt dished about the great opportunities students have in Dallas ISD to receive quality education. The blog spotlights her recent experience during the Magnet Fair earlier this month. The fair was designed for parents and students to learn first-hand about various magnet schools. Read her take on the district’s school choice below. LINK: http://candysdirt.com/2014/12/10/dallas-public-schools-choices/