Education

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Grand Prairie ISD's board is voting to move forward with a "separation" from its recently hired superintendent, Dr. Jorge Arrendondo. After an hours long closed-door session, a 4-2 vote by the board alleged Arrendondo violated a policy that prohibits discrimination and harassment. The vote also...

For years, unclaimed bodies in Dallas and Tarrant Counties have been sent to the University of North Texas for study and dissection, but recent backlash from lawmakers and surviving family members has rocked the status quo. Educational Purposes Only. Since 2019, over 2,300 corpses in North Texas were delivered to...

Wyatt Jordan, a welding student at Collin College Technical Campus, practices using the campus’s current automated welding machinery. (Courtesy Sara Carpenter/Collin College) Catch up on some of the latest stories coming out of Collin College. Collin College is partnering with Texas State University and the University of Texas at...

Declining enrollment and budget shortfalls have forced several North Texas school districts to close campuses.The big picture: Traditional public schools nationwide are struggling with declining enrollment, as more families opt for private schools or public charter schools.Americans are also having fewer kids. The U.S. fertility rate has declined nearly 15 percentage points since 2007, per AP.State of play: Public school enrollment in Texas increased by almost 9% between 2012-13 and 2022-23. But attendance, which determines in part how much funding a school receives, remains a challenge.Around 26% of Texas students were chronically absent — meaning they missed more than roughly...

On the Loss of a Lively Mall and How UD can Bring It Back. The University of Dallas Mall is dead. Anyone who sets foot on campus understands this, even the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed freshmen. When classes get out, the Mall fills with students, only to empty again within ten...

MESQUITE – Many of us take the ability to hear for granted, but for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, everyday communication can be a constant challenge.In recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, CBS News Texas highlights a unique program in Mesquite ISD dedicated to helping students navigate life as deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.Alina Cano, a junior in the Forney ISD, attends North Mesquite High School to participate in the district's specialized program. Cano, who was born deaf, shares that high school can be particularly challenging, especially when it comes to communicating with hearing friends."I have to keep trying and...

Kinleigh Berry produced her most outstanding game to date while leading Trinity Christian Academy to the win on Tuesday. Berry had five aces, three kills, and two blocks. The performance marked the most aces she has had since back in August. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last four times she's played.

JBJ Management recently hosted its Building Business Opportunities Luncheon at Paul Quinn College. The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Kimberly Tolbert, Interim Dallas City Manager; Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College; and Andy Byford, Senior Vice President of AMTRAK. Willis Johnson, the CEO and...

Experienced playmaker Benjamin Golik fuels Knights’ quest for more playoff success. He’s a wide receiver, running back, cornerback, kicker, and punter. He’s lined up at quarterback, and would play elsewhere, too, if his coaches asked or needed him. While many of his Covenant teammates juggle two or...

With the start of the Fall semester comes the arrival of new faces on campus, namely a new freshman class at the University of Dallas. Speaking of the class, Dr. Jonathan Sanford, president of the university, said, “They seem to be students who are desirous of being at the University of Dallas. They want what we provide, and they’ve got the capacity to receive it.”

Dallas, Texas – Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has declared October as Campus Support Month, a new initiative designed to engage the community and enhance local educational programs. Through this annual campaign, DISD seeks to garner assistance from families, alumni, local companies, and community organizations in line with cooperation with the Dallas Education Foundation.

What do scientists need to track the journey of dinosaurs across two continents despite an ocean in between? Matching footprints. An international team of researchers led by SMU paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs has found matching Early Cretaceous dinosaur tracks in Brazil and in Cameroon. The more than 260 footprints show...

On Aug. 28, 2024, the Princeton Review released its official ranking in the category of Happiest Students on college campuses. The University of Dallas ranked fourth on the list. The other top five colleges were Auburn University at #1, Kansas State University at #2, Taylor University at #3, and Thomas Aquinas College at #5.

Disclaimer: All articles published within the Commentary Section are the opinions of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Cor Chronicle. I spent the first three semesters of my time at the University of Dallas in the Cap Bar. This spot was my opportunity for a study space, social interaction, and involvement in campus life.

Two dominant signal callers in Carter Devero and Sawyer Anderson are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Nolan Catholic Vikings will host the Parish Episcopal Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nolan Catholic is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak. Last Friday, Nolan Catholic was beaten by...