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Todd Fouche takes charge as new superintendent of Frisco ISD

11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (264+ words) Todd Fouche was officially hired as superintendent of Frisco ISD after the Board of Trustees approved his contract on Friday, April 3, 2026.Fouche will succeed Mike Waldrip, who announced his retirement in fall 2025. Frisco ISD officially has a new superintendent as…...

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dallasnews.com > news > education > article > tefa-applications-funding-22187595.php

TEFA program to run out of money before all low-income applicants are covered

12+ hour, 45+ min ago  (287+ words) The Texas Education Freedom Account program is expected to run out of first-year funding before it reaches all students in its first two priority categories, the Texas Comptroller's Office reported Thursday. The voucher-like program's application period closed Wednesday night after…...

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dallasnews.com > news > education > article > unt-professors-slam-academic-program-cuts-demand-22187844.php

‘Destruction and disruption’: UNT professors slam program cuts, demand more cost savings data

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (893+ words) A statue of a UNT class ring is seen on campus, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Denton. Professors at the University of North Texas are demanding school leaders halt their plan to cut or consolidate'dozens of academic programs as the university aims…...

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dallasnews.com > news > education > article > smu-crosswalk-university-park-still-review-txdot-22160285.php

Texas transportation department ‘still reviewing’ SMU-themed crosswalk in University Park

6+ hour, 50+ min ago  (420+ words) The intersection of Daniel Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue in University Park features the SMU mustang in colored brick. Texas regulators haven't signed off on whether University Park can keep its SMU-themed crosswalk amid a state ban on decorative street markings,…...

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Things to Do | Events | Dallas Morning News

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (114+ words) 6th Grade Math STAAR (5th Grade TAG, 6th Grade Standard, and 6/7 Math Students) with Kristen Cox'Dallas News Hepola: Dallas' flashiest and most fabulous spring gala returns Deep Ellum's creative side shines at community arts fair What's happening in the North Texas arts scene…...

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dallasnews.com > opinion > we-recommend > article > 2026-dallas-suburb-bond-elections-recommend-22185838.php

We recommend: Richardson, Carrollton and Lancaster ISD bonds

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (695+ words) Taking on debt is an important way cities and school districts use today's less expensive dollars to pay for long-term capital projects that community members want: school campuses, road maintenance, library renovations and more." Wise use of capital dollars"spreads…...

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dallasnews.com > news > education > article > utd-help-spearhead-future-north-texas-new-22160466.php

UTD will help North Texas ‘prepare for what comes next,’ new President Prabhas Moghe says

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (978+ words) UT Dallas President Prabhas Moghe gestures toward the attendees ahead of his inaugural remarks, on Thursday, April 2, 2026," in Richardson. North Texas is on the precipice of immense transformation " one that the University of Texas at Dallas will help lead, Prabhas…...

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Grand Prairie Young Women Leadership School | Dallas Morning News

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (40+ words) The Grand Prairie ISD campuses recommended for closure in the 2026-27 school year are Delmas F. Morton Elementary, Travis World Language Academy and Dickinson Montessori Academy. Grand Prairie Young Women Leadership School Grand Prairie ISD considers closing three schools...

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dallasnews.com > news > education > article > aecom-partners-smu-build-ai-engineering-talent-22162093.php

Dallas-based AECOM can’t find enough top AI engineers. They’re turning to SMU for help

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (851+ words) A student walks in front of the Lyle School of'Engineering at Southern Methodist University on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Dallas. Engineering giant AECOM can't find enough people with their ideal artificial intelligence skills. They're turning to a Dallas university to create…...

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dallasnews.com > high-school-sports > football > article > love-texas-high-school-football-we-re-hiring-22184428.php

Love Texas high school football? We’re hiring freelancers for the 2026 season

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (249+ words) The Dallas Morning News is looking for paid freelancers to assist in its unrivaled live coverage of high school football. FREELANCE REPORTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL The Dallas Morning News sports department seeks freelancers to produce statistics and stories for…...