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Committee Makes Reading Curriculum Recommendation
A subcommittee of the Highland Park ISD board of trustees Thursday recommended ‘phasing out’ the Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study curriculum for teaching reading and writing in kindergarten-eighth grade.
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Hey College Students, Want to Spend Summer in Texas Parks? Apply Soon
What’s a history, chemistry, business, or education major who yearns to spend more time outdoors to do over the summer?
Where Does Tyler Beeson Live?
An anonymous letter and an email from a Highland Park ISD mother to Park Cities People raised questions about a Place 4 trustee candidate’s residency.
Rhetoric Over HPISD Curriculum Heats Up
Months after a subcommittee of the Highland Park ISD board of trustees including board members and staff members was formed last fall to address concerns raised about how students are taught reading and phonics, the issue remains a hot topic at school board meetings.
HPISD Multi-Use Building Named For William P. Clements Jr.
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees recently approved naming the district’s new multi-use building the William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center in honor of alumnus and former governor William P. Clements Jr.
Pick Two
After the May election, the Highland Park ISD board of trustees will have at least one new face.
Philanthropy
Nearly a Decade of Kindness
Good Shepherd Episcopal hopes disaster missions set solid example for students
Seniors Have New Graduation Requirements
Whether they need financial aid or not, every high school senior in the state of Texas has a few more items to check off their to-do lists before they can get a diploma.
Student Achievements:
No debate about it, pumpkin recycling is cool and commendable
In Case You Missed It
Hockaday, St. Mark’s Students to Model Service
Fashion show will promote confidence, benefit Genesis Women’s Shelter
Dallas ISD Names Teachers of the Year Finalists
Twelve teachers were named as Dallas ISD's teacher of the year finalists this year, and five are from the North Dallas area.
Hockaday Head Will Step Down This Summer
Karen Warren Coleman, who has served as the head of The Hockaday School since 2017, told parents this week that she planned to step down this summer.
Camps
A Week at the Museum
Want a story-driven, beautifully creative camping experience? Head to the Dallas Museum of Art.
Camps
Dallas Youth Flock to Skyhawks
Sports academy aims to create healthier community with outdoor activities
Dallas ISD Calendar Will Remain Unchanged After Snow Days
Good news, kids -- those extra snow days you had last month won't need to be made up, school officials said.
Camps
Forgoing the Easier Hike, Scouts Enjoy Adventure of a Lifetime
I had the pleasure of taking part in June 2021 as 10 crew members and two advisors (scoutmasters) from University Park’s Boy Scout Troop 70 formed crew 622-U-02 at Philmont Scout Ranch, a premier BSA high adventure destination in New Mexico.
Franklin Middle School Gets New Library
The 2019 tornado didn't strike Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy was impacted just the same.
Election
Ask Your School Board Candidate
The filing period is over, and there are officially four candidates vying for two seats on the Highland Park ISD board of trustees -- and we bet you have questions for them.
Perot Offers Spring Break Options
Whether families are looking for one day of fun during Spring Break or camp for a week, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science says it has plenty of options.
Happenings on the Hill
Are you a hungry SMU student, faculty member, or employee?