Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Education
fox4news.com
Six Dallas schools face closure over budget deficits
Dallas ISD is considering a plan to close six schools to save millions of dollars and address budget deficits.
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The Cross Timbers Gazette
dallasfreepress.com
As Dallas ISD considers closing early learning centers, South Dallas parents are fighting to save theirs
As the district faces a budget deficit of more than $100 million, families say their neighborhood schools offer more than just a place for young children to learn. Taylor Estelle says his 3-year-old son is learning to count, make friends and develop a love of learning at Joseph J. Rhoads Early Learning Center in South Dallas.
fortworthreport.org
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Argyle High School band brings home gold at UIL State marching competition
After a band season consisting of early mornings, late nights and a lot of practice, Argyle High School marched home from San Antonio victorious, adding another state title to the trophy case. The Pride of Argyle High won its ninth state title at the 2026 UIL State Marching Band Tuesday...
dallasinnovates.com
TWU’s First Major Fundraising Campaign Hits $195M Mark
When Texas Woman’s University publicly launched its first-ever major fundraising campaign in September 2023, the goal was ambitious: raise $125 million by the Denton school’s 125th anniversary in 2026. With less than two months remaining in the fundraising effort, the university isn’t just on track to meet that...
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South Dallas Parents Fight to Save J.J. Rhoads as District Weighs Six School Closures
About 50 parents, grandparents and other community members packed into J.J. Rhoads Learning Center last month after word spread that the South Dallas pre-K campus could be shut down. The Dallas ISD board of trustees is scheduled to discuss a school consolidation proposal at a meeting set for 4 p.m. Thursday at 5151 Samuell Blvd. in Dallas, and the list includes Rhoads along with five other campuses.
Parent Diaries
Marilyn Hampton Cleaned Aubrey ISD Schools for 39 Years, and Now the Texas District Is Naming Its New Elementary School After Her
Aubrey ISD is naming its new elementary school Marilyn Hampton Elementary for a custodian who worked 39 years in its schools; it opens in August 2027. The post Marilyn Hampton Cleaned Aubrey ISD Schools for 39 Years, and Now the Texas District Is Naming Its New Elementary School After Her appeared first on parentdiaries.com .
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A-Rated Schools in Wylie ISD
Schools get report cards, too. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) assigns public schools an A–F rating based on student achievement, academic progress and how well they close achievement gaps among student groups. An A is the highest rating, representing an overall score of 90–100. Wylie ISD earned an A with a score of 92. Below, explore the district’s A-rated schools, with ratings and statistics drawn from school profiles on txschools.gov.
Frisco Enterprise
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Hockaday, Greenhill Students Bring STEM to Community
Math may be a useful skill, but it doesn’t usually make for compelling reading. That is, unless you’re browsing articles on Youth Stemline, a website created by students at Greenhill School and The Hockaday School for peers to express their interests in math, science, and technology. The website’s...
twulasso.com
Two years since DEI removal
In 2023, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 17 (SB17) or the “DEI ban” bill. This legislation explicitly banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies in Texas public universities. Diversity, equity and inclusion can be loosely defined as the institutional practice of explicitly promoting historically marginalized groups. Effective Sept. 2025, Texas Woman’s University faced the challenge of complying with state law and keeping the tradition of bridging neutrality gaps on campus.
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Plano East’s late rally comes up short in area loss to McKinney Boyd
LUCAS — Plano East struggled to find its offensive rhythm through the first two sets of Monday’s Class 6A Division I area-round volleyball match against McKinney Boyd. But with their season on the line, the Lady Panthers found a spark in freshman outside hitter Ava Nzegwu. Nzegwu recorded...