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How 4th Grade Teacher Angela Shortledge Spends Her Wednesday
Angela Shortledge is a wife, mother and fourth grade teacher married to Mathew. The two met when he was joining the Air Force, so…
5 Ways to Empower Kids to End Bullying
A survey completed by the Boy Scouts of America found that across the US, Generation Z believes bullying to be the biggest issue facing their community.
How Natalia Padilla Is Changing Immigrants’ Lives Through Art
Padilla used her graphic design background and love for education to help children in Vickery Meadow become part of a bigger grant project: a class-illustrated book with resources for immigrants.
Advocating for Art: Sitting Down With Plano Art Teacher Ms. Q
Ms. Q is a fighter, for art and for her own health after a recent cancer diagnosis, and she is facing both battles with vigor.
Frisco ISD’s New “Brain Breaks” Aren’t Recess, So What Are They?
The program that promotes playtime has expanded to every elementary school in the district. What results are parents seeing?
Are Girls Underdiagnosed for Dyslexia?
Girls can compensate for their dyslexia symptoms, meaning some girls with dyslexia might be overlooked.
How Frisco ISD and Frisco Public Library Are Helping Teens With IDD
High schoolers with special needs are building job skills and independence through this FISD and Frisco Library IDD program.
How To Talk To Kids About Hate Speech
We asked the experts
Why More Dallas-Fort Worth Parents Are Homeschooling Their Kids
Families are choosing homeschooling for more reasons than religion
Why & How Parents are Cutting Back Screen Time
We live in a world of quick fixes: If it squeaks, oil it. If it sticks, grease it. And if…
The Lowdown on Lockdowns
On the one year anniversary of Parkland, we sadly revisit the latest in Texas gun control legislation. Are North Texas children safe from school shooters?
How an SMU Professor Is Equipping Students of Color To Succeed in College
Through the Action Research Center, Candice Bledsoe is working to close the gap between students of color and white students in higher education.
Meet the Fort Worth Mom Helping Families Raise Bilingual Children
Julia Wang, a Fort Worth mom of 2, was inspired to raise her children to be bilingual. But when she couldn’t find a fun kid-friendly language education program, she decided to create her own.
Should Elementary Students Have Homework?
How much homework is too much? According to some parents and experts, any.
The Motherhood Moment That Inspired Ashley Paz to Join the Fort Worth ISD School Board
Why the Fairmount resident and event planner decided to run for the school board.
Six Books With Tales of Diverse Cultures For Kids
Children’s stories offer new opportunities to grow in compassion and understanding for different ways of life—or to see your own…
5 Laws & Programs Every Special Needs Parent Should Know
Creating a financial plan for your child’s care is imperative—so is understanding the do’s and don’ts under the law. What…
Meet Terry Stotts, the Dallas Special Ed Teacher Equipping Kids To Give Back
Terry Stotts has 35 years of teaching under his belt—or more precisely, his tool belt. As the construction technology teacher…
Teaching Your Kids to Spot Fake News
“My goodness, that bathroom was dis-gross-ting!” my 7-year-old exclaimed as he bolted from the restroom of a local restaurant. “I’m…