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Erika Ramirez (center) will be one of seven graduates speaking at six Dallas College commencement ceremonies. Ramirez will receive a bachelor of applied science in early childhood education and teaching, one of three bachelor degree programs Dallas College offers.

Dallas College will honor its 2025 graduates with six commencement ceremonies May 15–17 at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland. More information for graduates and …

Mental health a priority in schools

Twenty-seven years in education and mental health, you would think I’d have it all figured out. Good thing we never stop learning. Every stage of development brings on unique trials …

School choice is tied to community commitment

One of the most important decisions you will make as a parent is where your child will be educated. It is so important that the local school is often the primary deciding factor where someone will choose to live …

The Matachines from Mary Immaculate Catholic Church dance at the R.L. Turner World Culture Day. According to the Texas State Historical Association, Los Matachines is a traditional religious dance based on a Spanish ritual often performed with 12-18 performers.

Students celebrate cultures from around the world

Students, school administrators and parents united Wednesday, April 16, to appreicate and celebrate world cultures. The R.L. Turner High School student council organized the event, for which …

Alejandro Sierra works on a project during ceramics class.

Showcase allows community to sample campus changes

The Brookhaven College of yesteryear may itself be inspired by the growth and development the campus has undergone in the last few years. Many of the changes came into play when the Dallas …

Fine Arts essential to community

Everyone I meet as I travel around the district and community mentions how much they love the arts, and how strong Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s Fine …

Kate Bergeron, owner and editor of the Branch Herald, served as moderator during Thursday night's forum, introducing Farmers Branch-Carrollton school board candidates to the audience at the Children's Health Star Center. Bergeron facilitated discussions on key education issues facing the district as voters prepare for the upcoming election.

From Right to Left - Kate Bergeron, Tara Hrbacek, Kim Brady, and Brady Barnett, Rangoli Mathur, Paul Gilmore, Nicole Yarbrough, and Ileana Garza-Rojas

School board candidates discuss budget concerns and community engagement at forum

Seven candidates vying for positions on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees outlined their priorities during a forum Thursday evening at the Children's Health …

Celebrating 30 years of supporting students

When educational foundations began taking root in the late 1990s, the focus was primarily on funding scholarships for high school seniors. The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District …