http://www.examiner.com/dallas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:42:10 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-12200-Dallas-Educational-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d23-State-Board-of-Education-revises-minimum-and-distinguished-achievement-graduation-requirements?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced the State Board of Education's revisions to the graduation requirements for the Distinguished Achievement (DAP) and Minimum graduation plans for students in the state of Texas. This move was made... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:54:43 GMT Elaine Plybon - Dallas Educational Technology Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12200-Dallas-Educational-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d23-State-Board-of-Education-revises-minimum-and-distinguished-achievement-graduation-requirements?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-30185-Dallas-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Education-Begins-at-Home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools After reading Katherine Unmuth’s article in the Dallas Morning News about mothers and the education of their children, it brings up a very good point that children born to parents who emigrate from Spanish speaking countries have a disadvantage... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:28:39 GMT John Ballard - Dallas Parenting & Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30185-Dallas-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Education-Begins-at-Home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-25259-Denton-College-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Veterans-tell-stories-of-war?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:10:48 GMT Robyn Siegel - Denton College Life Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25259-Denton-College-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Veterans-tell-stories-of-war?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-29490-North-Lake-College-Examiner~y2009m11d9-It-is-that-time-of-the-year?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools November is the time for everyone to get into the holiday spirit, and for students to get ready for final exams.  November is also a time for current, former, and new students to get enrolled for the new semester.  For current... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:12 GMT Benjamin Deans - North Lake College Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29490-North-Lake-College-Examiner~y2009m11d9-It-is-that-time-of-the-year?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-28912-Mansfield-Public-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Ten-wise-moves-that-can-make-Mansfield-ISD-a-TEA-Recognized-school-district-in-2010?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools With thirteen Exemplary campuses and twelve Recognized campuses, the million-dollar question is, what is keeping Mansfield ISD from obtaining a TEA Recognized Accountability Rating?  There is actually a clear-cut, well-crafted formula that can... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:28:11 GMT Dayciaa Smith - Mansfield Public Schools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28912-Mansfield-Public-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Ten-wise-moves-that-can-make-Mansfield-ISD-a-TEA-Recognized-school-district-in-2010?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-1770-Dallas-Math-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Poverty-and-education?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools I have recently reconnected with an elementary school classmate on Facebook. Facebook is amazing for that. He and I both attended a tiny elementary school in Creston, IL. Creston is a village in the middle of acres and acres and miles and miles of corn... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:26:47 GMT Lucinda Mackinnon - Dallas Math Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1770-Dallas-Math-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Poverty-and-education?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-22058-Dallas-Continuing-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measures?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools With the strain on the economy and the influx in resumes, employers are looking for more creative ways to weed out applicants that simply do not meet the minimum requirements.  One way employers are doing this is by revising current job requirements. ... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:23:45 GMT Jo Ann Aleman - Dallas Continuing Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22058-Dallas-Continuing-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measures?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-20305-Southern-Methodist-University-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Looking-for-something?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools   So, you are new to campus and you have no idea what to do or where to go. I've been there, done that and am here to help you get by.   Dallas Hall: Alright, if you cannot find this building you shouldn't be able to see this article. Dallas... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:51:49 GMT Robert Perales - Southern Methodist University Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20305-Southern-Methodist-University-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Looking-for-something?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10400-Dallas-Public-Schools-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jackson-gone-but-never-forgotten?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools  If you have to ask, “What does education have to do with Michael Jackson?” You must you have been living and raised in a bubble.Let me take you there you’re in the band and a new Michael Jackson song comes out the next thing you... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:13:44 GMT Camile White - Dallas Public Schools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10400-Dallas-Public-Schools-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jackson-gone-but-never-forgotten?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-11338-Dallas-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Special-education-students-must-pass-grade-level-test-by-2010?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools There is not much argument these days about the fact that there needs to be more accountability for  students and teachers in our public schools. This becomes even more obvious when I hear stories of high school seniors working on resumes and when... Mon, 18 May 2009 22:46:44 GMT Buck Baskin - Dallas Special Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11338-Dallas-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Special-education-students-must-pass-grade-level-test-by-2010?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Education_and_Schools