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HPISD School Board OKs Hiring of New Athletic Director
After approval by the Highland Park ISD board of trustees this week, it’s official; longtime football coach and administrator Rodney Webb will take over as athletic director for Highland Park ISD in July.
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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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Doris Jacobs Group Joins Douglas Elliman Realty in Dallas
Dallas luxury real estate icon Doris Jacobs, known as ‘the Queen of Beverly Drive” for her high number of sales on the prestigious Highland Park street, and her daughters Teffy Jacobs and Kim Jacobs Calloway are joining Douglas Elliman Realty’s Dallas office.
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Hockaday, St. Mark’s Students to Model Service
Fashion show will promote confidence, benefit Genesis Women’s Shelter
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Deterring Demolition a Daunting Task
Preservation Park Cities lists most architecturally significant historic homes
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The Ruckus About Reading Curriculum
HPISD parents, district leaders mull effectiveness of ELA materials
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People Newspapers to Produce Newcomers Handbook
More than 20 companies relocated to Dallas-Fort Worth in 2021, and the influx of newcomers to the area shows little sign of abating anytime soon.
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The Search Begins
When Dr. Michael Hinojosa announced he would be resigning from his post as Dallas ISD superintendent last week, the district became one of thousands now hunting for the next person to take the top spot.
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CEO’S COVID To Do List: Data Collection, Work/Life Balance
Many families balanced work with teaching their children at home when the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools and businesses to shutter in March of 2020.
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Teachers Targeted
Educators and education advocates warned this summer: House Bill 3979, which many believe outlaws teaching Critical Race Theory, would create confusion.
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Meet Our Persons of the Year
Over the weekend, we announced our Park Cities, Preston Hollow, and Readers’ Choice Persons of the Year with a quiet little sneak peek of the covers of our January issues on social media.
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