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The Pathway to Opportunity at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus

As the new president of Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, I am honored to serve a community that values education as a pathway to personal success and economic prosperity for all. The Farmers Branch, …

Trustees approve 2025-2026 school calendar
Parents can start planning for next year. Students and teachers will have the opportunity to take a break in October. After multiple surveys and committee discussions, the school …
Board of Trustees (from left) Ileana Garza-Rojas, Tara Hrbacek, President Randy Schackmann, Cassandra Hatfield, Superintendent Dr. Wendy Eldredge, Carolyn Benavides, Kim Brady and Marjorie Barnes oversee the difficult and emotional task of closing schools. The board will find out which schools are recommended for closure at the Feb. 6 meeting and vote at the March meeting.
Leaders pledge to support community through closures
With school closures announced in nearby Coppell and Lewisville Independent School Districts, parents and teachers locally are starting to feel anxious. While the Carrollton-Farmers Branch …
District faces $19 million deficit
Serving as the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) superintendent has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Our students, staff and community inspire me every day, …
Kindergarten student James Ortiz Fuentes shows Principal Beth Chamberlin which book he wants from the vending machine. Chamberlin said James not only works hard but helps other students in his class.
Books reward student behaviors
Vending machines with books help students make decisions that benefit them. In October, McLaughlin Strickland Elementary became the ninth school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School …
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 …
Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins wants local residents to know about the resources they have at Dallas College's Brookhaven Campus. In addition to education programming, the campus boasts award-winning sports teams and newspaper, three art galleries and a performing arts center that are open to the public.
Generations inspire, motivate president
Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins received an inheritance of wisdom and education from her parents. She’s determined to pass it on, not just to her own children and grandchildren, but to as …