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Texas Moves Toward Statewide Online Testing
Texas is once again shaking up its standardized testing contracts, signing four-year agreements totaling $388 million with two companies to develop and administer its controversial State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams for public school students.
STEAM
What’s a Not-So-Little Competition Between Robots During a Pandemic?
The robots are in full competition mode and on their way to Dallas for The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation’s VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation in April.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 28-Jan. 3
Read the Park Cities Crime Reports for Dec 28 – Jan. 3.
Coronavirus
DMN: Nearly 50,000 Sign Up On COVID-19 Vaccine Registry
Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Phil Huang told the Dallas Morning News Monday that nearly 50,000 signed up on a new website that allows Dallas County residents to register for COVID-19 vaccines.
STEAM
Hands-On Learning Expands Horizons
Show students video of high-altitude balloon missions and give them new perspectives on their world.
HP Girls Open Season With 4 Home Games
After almost nine months of anticipation, the Highland Park girls will open the 2021 season on Tuesday against Carrollton Creekview.
Society
Dallas Junior Forum Serves ‘From the Heart’
With the pandemic restricting opportunities to gather in person, Dallas Junior Forum members adapted fundraising and volunteer service to meet the needs of their nonprofit partners.
Scots Soar Past Eagles During Holidays
Highland Park picked up two wins in three nondistrict games last week, gaining some solid momentum before the bulk of the District 13-5A slate.
Coronavirus
County Announces COVID Vaccination Registration
Dallas County residents who fall into the 1A or 1B state categories can register and be pre-screened for their opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, county officials said over the weekend.
Military Service True Believer Reagan Mathes in the Navy Now
Reagan Mathes’ journey to becoming a U.S. Navy ensign began in childhood with an early fascination the Dallas native traces back to a veteran family member.
Later, Sooners: QB Morris Heading to TCU
Morris led Highland Park to an undefeated season and a Class 5A Division I state championship in 2018.