Schools
Big Tex Scholarship Program Awards More Than $1.2M
The State Fair of Texas awarded $1.2 million in scholarships this year, including to students from six Dallas ISD schools – Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Franklin D. Roosevelt, James Madison, Lincoln, North Dallas, and Woodrow Wilson high schools.
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Dallas ISD Teachers, Staff Demand Higher Pay
Educators use school board’s public comment period to voice concerns
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How Did HPHS Fare In 2022 Rankings?
Much has been made about Highland Park ISD’s rankings, with at least one candidate for the Highland Park ISD board of trustees referencing the U.S. News and World Report rankings on a campaign website.
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CEO Hopes To Foster Entrepreneurship With Gift To SMU
Cenergistic CEO William Spears made the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU to SMU’s Cox School of Business.
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HPISD Dedicates William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center
Highland Park ISD Monday celebrated the dedication of the newly-named William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center.
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Local Students Named Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees
Broadway Dallas recently announced the nominees for the 11th-annual High School Musical Theatre Awards and students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Highland Park High School are among the nominees for outstanding supporting performer.
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Early Voting Begins in HPISD School Board Elections
Early voting has begun in the Highland Park ISD board of trustees elections for the place 4 and 5 seats.
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Which HPISD Trustee Candidate Raised Most by Far?
Highland Park ISD place 4 candidate Tyler Beeson raised nearly double the incumbent in that seat, Jae Ellis, and place 5 candidate Ellen Lee raised more than 20 times her opponent, Spencer Siino, campaign finance reports show.
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Dallas ISD Launches ‘Say Something’ Anonymous Reporting System
Dallas ISD is seeking to help stop violence and bullying with the use of the “Say Something” anonymous reporting system.
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Dallas ISD Considering Changing Elementary Start Times
Dallas ISD is considering changing elementary school start times, citing safety concerns, and is asking for feedback.
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HPISD Trustees: Begin Adoption Process for Reading, Writing Materials
Nearly a month after a subcommittee of the Highland Park ISD board of trustees recommended doing so, it’s official; the district will ‘phase out’ the Units of Study instructional materials for teaching reading and writing in kindergarten-eighth grade.
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