A New Hope: An autism service dog finds her purpose again
ope was despondent. She had lost her purpose. All of her training, her hard work, what made her feel alive, were now gone. She…
The Mom’s Digest
An inspiring story of a mother and daughter who defend foster kids in the courtroom
CASA provides volunteers with 30 hours of training, support and guidance as family courts assign them a case to follow. Volunteers learn about state…
The DISD school that is raising the next generation of the women’s movement
Nowhere are young East Dallas females fiercer than at the Solar Preparatory School for Girls. The kindergarten through third-grade school on North Henderson plans…
‘People wanted change’: Justin Henry’s election turns the tide of DISD politics
It’s rare that a victory party for a Dallas ISD trustee election culminates in a circle of school board members toasting the win with…
Dallas’ public libraries are feeding kids free lunch this summer
When school lets out, many students are left without a major source of food, but Dallas libraries have partnered with a nonprofit and the…
Why art students need more than $3 worth of supplies at J.L. Long
Desiree Bartlett just finished her first year teaching art at J.L. Long Middle School in East Dallas, but she has high hopes for the…
‘Cool School’ Dan D. Rogers is now a Dallas park with 90 new trees, a playground and more
Thanks to a partnership with Texas Trees Foundation and Dallas Park and Recreation Department, Dan D. Rogers Elementary is the recipient of 90 trees,…
East Dallas confidential: mapping hipsters to yoga moms
As scene in East Dallas Comedian Trent Gillaspie enjoyed more than his 15 minutes of fame with his series of judgmental maps. Inspired, we…
School News: Staff at Reilly Elementary saves a life. Plus: East Dallas high school rankings
Fast-acting staffers at Martha Turner Reilly Elementary in East Dallas helped resuscitate a substitute teacher who fell to the floor unconscious earlier this month….
Flag Pole Hill to get All Abilities Playground after Run the Highlands
By Carol Toler Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League member hosted their largest crowd ever for the 14th Annual Run the Highlands Saturday, with 868…
Still I rise: Outstanding students of 2018
These graduating seniors embody poet Maya Angelou’s promise to find a way into a “daybreak that’s wondrously clear.” High school can be stressful and chaotic, as…
Explore the DISD’s summer learning opportunities
*Sponsored post* The last day of school is less than two months away, so now is an ideal time for parents to explore the…
