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Principal Timothy Isaly cuts the red ribbon celebrating the opening of the new Early College High School building at Dallas College's Brookhaven College with Metrocrest Chamber President and CEO Michael Gallops and Farmers Branch Mayor Terry Lynne.
Early College High School cuts ribbon
After years of planning and construction, Early College High School opened the doors of its new building this fall. The school welcomed more than 300 students to a program that allow …
Los Stangs, Mariachi Mesteno to perform at football game
Creekview High School’s Los Stangs Folklorico Co. and Mariachi Mesteno will perform at Noche de Hispanidad before the school’s varsity football game Thursday, Oct. 17. The groups …
Branch Brigade clowns Foggy (left) and Firefighter Scotty perform for the crowd of children and parents at the FBFD's Fire Safety Fair was  Saturday, Sept. 28.
Clowns fight fire with fun
Not a single child has died in a fire in Farmers Branch in 28 years. Members of the Branch Brigade work hard to keep that streak strong. Beginning in 1996, the Farmers Branch Fire …
From left: Jasmine Canales, 17, Mia Sabrillon, 17, Seiry Dominguez, 17, and Moises Macias, 17, hand out samples of turron King Kong, from northern Peru, alfajores from the Peruvian coast and turron de Dona Pepa, which is a traditional cake to celebrate mes morado, or the Purple Month, in Peru.
Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Fair
Students celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing and food Sept. 20 at Early College High School on Dallas College's Brookhaven College. In addition to music and dancing, …
The FAFSA rollout mess hurt low-income students the most
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue detail how the late rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is impacting prospective college students
The parent report card: Teachers get an 'A.' The system? Not so much.
The 74 reveals that a new National Parents Union survey finds broad support for kids' teachers and principals but a well-established skepticism of larger institutions.
Teachers vs. inflation: 83% struggling to afford essential back-to-school supplies in 2024
Study.com examines the effect of rising costs and flat salaries on teachers struggling to support their classrooms in 2024.
4 simple hacks to keep a tidy home this school year
(BPT) - The beginning of the school year can be a challenging time for families. The transition from the carefree summer days to a structured school routine is rough on students and parents alike. …
Back-to-school tech essentials: 5 laptops for student success
(BPT) - As a parent or educator, you know how technology has changed the educational landscape. It would be nearly impossible for students to complete assignments and, in some cases, even attend …