People in the News

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

People in the News

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Texas Commissioner of Education visits Seagoville Elementary to see math program in action

Commissioner Williams and Seagoville student

DALLAS–Texas Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams visited Seagoville Elementary School on Friday, March 8, to get a firsthand look at the Reasoning Mind math program that is used districtwide by Dallas ISD second- and third-graders.

Nonprofit Reasoning Mind’s program allows individualized math instruction via a Web-based computer application that adjusts to each student’s needs. Dallas ISD and Reasoning Mind officials were also on hand Friday to discuss the program with Williams. Seagoville Elementary was chosen because of its effective implementation of the program.

After his visit to Seagoville Elementary, Williams spoke to the Dallas Chamber.

March to Memphis: A small charter school in Irving receives historic invite to Bowl Game appearance

Help send the UA Eagle Marching Band to the Liberty Bowl. Football season is winding down; and in the ranks of college programs that means a very few select teams are looking for the chance to play in a bowl game.

Backstage Chatter: Justin Phillips talks about being a Standby in ‘Come From Away’

Justin Phillips discusses his journey in landing roles on the national stage to what it's like being a Standby in the New York Times Critics’ Pick Broadway Dallas musical, "Come From Away." 

The Dallas STEM Solution: Ramping up curriculum in Pre-K through college to meet tomorrow's needs

In this video we take a look at the rising demand for STEM studies in the Dallas area. The Dallas Independent School District is placing a high amount of focus on this growing field...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett sat down with NNPA in the midst of all the excitement at the Democratic National Convention.

Backstage Chatter: Dallas' own, Rachel Simone Webb leads the cast in the hit musical ‘& Juliet’

Rachel Simone Webb is taking the stage by storm as she plays the lead role, Juliet, in "& Juliet," a play written by Emmy-winning (Schitt's Creek) David West Read, including music from Grammy award-winning songwriter, Max Martin.

Backstage Chatter: ‘Ain’t Too Proud-The Life and Times of the Temptations’ coming to Bass Hall

Audience goers will be transported back in time when they here the hits by the legendary and iconic group, The Temptations in what The Washington Post calls, "An electrifying musical." 

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