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Helping the In-Between
As executive director of Oak Hill Academy for more than 30 years, Park Cities resident Pam Quarterman has seen first-hand the struggles children with special
Globetrotting Art Teacher Ready To Return to the Ring
Amber Stautzenberger is no ordinary educator. She’s found a passion – one of her many – as the early childhood art and inclusion coordinator at Episcopal School
Dallas Homeless Shelter Focuses On Teen Needs
For those involved with Dallas’ new Fannie C. Harris Youth Center, ditching the stigma of homeless shelters is important.
Broadway Star Likes Teaching During Trips Back Home
Christine Cornish is living her dream as a Broadway actress, with career performances that include such classics as Cats, My Fair Lady, and Kiss Me, Kate.
Student Achievements: Three to Celebrate
At the Lone Star Classic Drum Line Competition, the Highland Park High School Drum Line earned the Caldwell Cup for Best Percussion Performance by achieving
What Comes After Righteous Indignation Over Abuse?
I’m Catholic, and I’m mad as hell! I’m mad multiple occurrences of clergy sexual abuse have plagued us; I’m mad these men have violated so many children
Eleven Named in Jesuit Abuse Scandal
The Jesuits’ Central and Southern Province has named several former Dallas Jesuits in a preliminary list of those credibly accused of inappropriate conduct with minors.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents First-Ever New Year’s Eve Party
The event, Meyerson 'til Midnight, will give guests the chance to toast the New Year with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
HPHS Music Educators Train With The Best
As the 2017 fall semester wound down at Highland Park High School, band director Reagan Brumley wandered the streets of Tokyo. Months earlier, principal Walter
‘Terror in the Woods’ And on The Web
Since she was 2 years old, Ella West Jerrier wanted to be on stage. The Preston Hollow resident started with dance, became interested in acting, and began
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SMU Researcher: The Key To Algebra Success? Make It Personal
The dreaded train question still stumps test-takers, ranging from eighth-graders to those preparing for graduate school exams, but an SMU math researcher insists there are better ways to teach algebra.
Dallas To Celebrate Philanthropy Nov. 9
The student-run multi-generation organization, which uses proceeds from its annual mistletoe sale at Highland Park Village to fight hunger, will be among the
Band Barbecue Planned Before Blue Out Game
The Highlander Band has a new event sponsor for its BBQ with the Band fundraiser. Sonny Bryan’s will serve up brisket and chicken, along with coleslaw, potato
Exhibit Explores World through Photographs
Students and visitors to Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas are getting to see the world through the lens of award-winning Dallas area photographer
Luncheon to Raise Funds for Preschools
The nonprofit Educational First Steps, with roots in south Dallas, works with elementary-aged students across 22 area school districts.
Belles Announce Honor Squads
Shannon Phillips, director of Highland Park High School’s award-winning Highland Belles drill team, has announced the 2018–19 honor squads and the selection of
Singing Highland Park Senior Chases Dream
The 18-year-old is working to balance the experiences and responsibilities of her senior year at Highland Park High with opportunities that come from appearing on the 15th season of NBC’s The Voice.
Singing Dallas Area Teen Chases Dream
The 18-year-old is working to balance the experiences and responsibilities of her senior year at Highland Park High with opportunities that come from appearing on the 15th season of NBC’s The Voice.
Wesley Prep Celebrates Half-Century of Learning
Dallas’ Wesley Prep, a ministry of the Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in October
Straight A’s
The A through F letter system has long been a staple of grading student work. Now, the same format will be applied to individual Texas school districts - and