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 […]
Irving fire stations collecting back-to-school supplies
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor New clothes, a new backpack, new school supplies – those are a part of what children get excited about every year as a new school year starts. The fresh beginning and hopes this year will be different. But for parents struggling to keep food on the table and gas in […]
Irving ISD resolution offers support for immigrant students and parents
By: Rachel Hawkins NDG Staff Write Irving ISD Trustee A.D. Jenkins addressed the topic of immigration and the fear the current political climate creates on June 18 during an Irving ISD school board work session meeting. Resolution: 17-18-22: To express support for immigrant students and parents was approved during the Irving ISD school board meeting […]
NDG Columnist A.D. Jenkins: Congratulations to all graduates
By: A.D. Jenkins, NDG Columnist I would like to take a moment and say “Congratulations” to all the young men and women who recently graduated from high school. As a school board trustee, I have the honor of sitting on stage and shaking hands with students as they received their diploma. I have the opportunity […]