September 15 – October 15 is set aside to honor the history and culture of Hispanic groups in the US, and Duncanville ISD classrooms are participating with lessons and special events. On Thursday, September 20 Alexander Elementary kindergarteners will take part in a demonstration of tortilla making by a local expert. Watch for more information [...]
Continue reading …Dallas Baptist University has been named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2013. Drawn from a comparison of more than 12,000 schools across the country, DBU has been recognized as ranking in the top 15% of colleges, universities, and trade schools. The 2013 list includes more than 1,700 schools that represent [...]
Continue reading …Dr. Jim Denison, founder and president of the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture, was the guest speaker for the 2012 Gallup Distinguished Lecture Series at Dallas Baptist University on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Denison spoke on the topic of medical ethics during the University’s chapel service, a luncheon for faculty and staff, and an [...]
Continue reading …Duncanville ISD is at the forefront of transforming public education. The district wants to ensure that students have the skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. Skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to investigate problems, research and create solutions. But the transformation can’t be done alone. Teachers are working together [...]
Continue reading …Errol Spence Jr’s boxing coach Derrick James spoke to Knights about keeping their Eyes on the Prize Northwood University was honored to have Derrick James, the coach of USA’s National Olympic Boxing Champion Errol Spence Jr., on Thursday, September 13. According to Mr. James, “Ninety percent of boxing is mental training. Always be present and [...]
Continue reading …Thursday September 6th, four of Northwood’s fashion marketing and merchandising students participated in Fashion Night Out that was held at Uptown Village in Cedar Hill, Texas. The students modeled for Virginia’s Boutique, Express, Champs, and Charming Charlie’s to showcase the various styles that are in fashion for the fall season. Angelica Diaz, freshman, says, “It [...]
Continue reading …The Northwood University Texas campus was honored with a Northwood cupcake created by Ashley Williamson, owner of the Cupcake Company. “Since it is also back to college week, we wanted to honor one of our favorites, Northwood University, whose colors are blue and white! Our specialty will be a moist, delicious, blueberry cupcake, topped with [...]
Continue reading …(Lancaster, Texas – August 30, 2012) – Cedar Valley College, part of the Dallas County Community College District, has received a $49,920 grant from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to develop a new energy management certification. Cedar Valley College is currently working with industry leaders to develop curriculum for a Residential/Commercial Energy Management certification [...]
Continue reading …If you’re a Duncanville ISD parent who has recently answered the phone and heard a recorded voice, you’ve most likely experienced one communictaion system Duncanville ISD uses to keep parents informed and connected to school – the district’s School Messenger automated calling system. School Messenger is used by our district to keep parents informed on [...]
Continue reading …Celebrate My Drive offers $100,000 grant and your vote is needed. A federally-funded study from 2009 shows that eight drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 die each day from motor vehicle injuries across the US. The 2012-2013 Duncanville High School Student Council wants to do their part to help lower those numbers in [...]
Continue reading …
