David Williams, an AT&T assistant vice president of hyper-automation, has combined mentorship with innovation to create solar robot workshops in underserved communities, which have helped to inspire young people to pursue STEM education and careers.
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First executive Black chef for Dallas ISD
Trina Nelson, the first Black Executive Chef for Dallas ISD, is passionate about exposing students to a variety of foods and educating them on essential nutrition and diet choices, while also ensuring that the district’s diverse student population is considered when creating recipes.
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How entrepreneurship is helping Black students creatively thrive with resilience
Ty’Viana Woodard of Lincoln High School in Dallas is a Black student entrepreneur who has found purpose in her passion for fashion and is using her business to encourage others to be their most authentic selves.
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Improving children’s dental health: 5 tips for parents to help kids build a lifetime of healthy smiles
National Children’s Dental Health Month is observed every year in February. Dental professionals and community members are continuously promoting good oral hygiene for children to their parents and guardians. Proper […]
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The power of the arts: supporting the mental wellbeing of Black students
Keelyn Singleton, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, learned more about how music played a role in his mental health […]
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Texas charter school founder discusses significance of goal setting, philanthropy and collaborations for new year
As the new year approaches, learning institutions are reviewing their curriculum, looking for improvements and working towards getting what’s needed to help students in their educational journeys and beyond. Schools […]
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2023: The year of AI gift-giving and other holiday shopping trends
By Paxtyn Merten Retailers have high hopes for this year’s holiday shopping season. National Retail Federation projections anticipate people in the U.S. will spend between $957 billion and $967 billion […]
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Dog Man The Musical is coming to Dallas for fun-filled show for all families
Wondering what could be the perfect Christmas gift for the kids? Dog Man The Musical is making its way to Dallas in January, offering attendees an enjoyable experience for the […]
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Celebrate the season with Grammy winner Samara Joy and her gifted family at their holiday show in Dallas
Two-time Grammy Award winner and jazz vocalist Samara Joy is embodying the reason for the season through her and her family’s musical stylings in her upcoming holiday show, which makes […]
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Reading programs are pushing for more representation in books to help improve student literacy, interest
It is a critical time for a student in their primary and secondary levels of schooling to develop an interest in and a habit of taking the initiative to read. […]