By: Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer In 2014, the American Dental Association (ADA) reported 64.6 percent of children under 18, visited the dentist every six months, 20.3 percent once per year, and 4.4 percent once every two to three years. 10.7 percent of parents said their children had not visited the dentist in the last […]
Hidden Figures Trailblazer Dr. Christine Darden appearing at Frontiers of Flight Museum
The Frontiers of Flight Museum will celebrate the accomplishments of women in STEM-related fields with the launch of its inaugural Women’s Network brunch featuring retired NASA mathematician and aerospace engineer Christine Darden, Ph.D. on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. Dr. Darden is one of the trailblazers featured in the 2016 book by Margo Lee Shetterly, Hidden Figures: The […]
The American education system is caught between Church and State
By Allen R. Gray, NDG Special Contributor In an American educational system, where bullying, school shootings and threats of violence are a daily occurrence, educators realize they are now obliged to address more than literacy and college readiness. There are social, emotional and even spiritual considerations to face down or surrender to when educating the […]
Dallas ISD Trustee Joyce Foreman: District 6 ready to kick off the new year
By: Dallas ISD Trustee Joyce Foreman The Best in the Southwest Dallas ISD is off to another great school year, and I’m excited about the variety of programs and opportunities that await our students. With expanded pre-K offerings, innovative programs for middle and high school students and an eclectic array of extra-curricular activities, Dallas ISD […]
Tips to save more during back-to-school shopping on Tax Free Weekend in Texas
As parents (and savvy shoppers) prepare to map out their game plan for back-to-school shopping during the sales tax holiday weekend in Texas, Experian has offered even more ways to save money. During this annual sales tax holiday, you can buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) tax-free from a Texas store or from […]
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD provide guidelines for free and reduced-price meals
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD announced its 2018-19 policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program & School Breakfast Program following the current income eligibility guidelines. The Student Nutrition office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Letters are being provided […]
The importance of vaccines on your back-to-school to do list
By Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain, NDG Guest Contributor For many, August marks the beginning of a new school year which likely includes an extensive to-do list. As your family prepares for the school year, updating vaccinations should be a top priority for you and your family. With August as the National Immunization Awareness Month, it’s a […]
A.D. Jenkins, NDG Columnist: Lost Art: Spiritual Education
By A.D. Jenkins, NDG Columnist As July comes to an end, all students should be in full summer mode while enjoying rest and relaxation. Soon it will be time to get into the regular routine of getting up early in the morning, catching the bus to school and taking on advanced courses to stay on […]