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Avery Gore

Creating Cultural Ties: Bright Light Volunteers Eyeing Canada, Vietnam for Growth

by | Sep 21, 2017
Since its founding three years ago, the nonprofit has expanded its reach beyond students to encompass on-the-ground service opportunities for teacher, civic, and corporate groups.
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‘NoMeanGirls:’ Conference Aims to Empower Women Leaders
by | Sep 15, 2017
The inaugural three-day event from Plaid For Women also will encourage attendees to stand up for, and support, other women.
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New SMU Business Dean Sees More Tech in Cox School’s Future
by | Sep 14, 2017
Myers said the school will need to adjust how it approaches education because the North Texas business needs increasingly are more technology-driven.
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UNT Profs’ $313K Grant Backs Play Therapy Project 
by | Sep 7, 2017
The three UNT Faculty members' play therapy project will benefit Denton and Little Elm school districts.
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US India Chamber Calling on College Students With Tech Inventions in ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Contest

by | Sep 5, 2017
The two-part contest is designed to promote technology innovation and entrepreneurship.
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DFW Research Roundup: Alleviating Pain, Plants & Snakes, $300K Grant for Protein Studies
by | Sep 1, 2017
Across North Texas, researchers are making discoveries and breakthroughs in their laboratories. Here's the latest on their efforts.
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Denton ISD’s vocational welding program, which is called Denton ATC (Advanced Technology Complex) Welding [Courtesy Denton ISD]
North Texas Schools Move Toward ‘Districts of Innovation’
by | Sep 1, 2017
A recent change in state education code allows administrators to hire non-credentialed, skilled workers to teach students from a hands-on perspective.
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Dallas EdTech Startup Finds Partnerships are Key for Growth
by | Aug 30, 2017
There has been an evolution in Tech EdVenture's business from consumer-based model to a more B2B focus.
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Tech EdVenture Founder Allen Selis at Tech Wildcatters in 2016. Beginning this fall, Shelton will collaborate with Dallas-based startup Tech EdVentures to expand its computer science curriculum.

What’s New and Next in Education:
Back-to-School Edition

by | Aug 25, 2017
Tech Edventures collaborates with Shelton School. A unique new school in Keller ISD. City Lab High School opens in DISD. These stories and more in our education roundup.
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The Nest
UNT Hits ‘Play’ for Esports Enthusiasts With The Nest
by | Aug 24, 2017
The $200,000 space is open to any student or faculty member who wants to hone their gaming skills.
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Dallas ISD’s IDEA Tackles Students’ Emotional Well-being Along With Academics
by | Aug 23, 2017
The school, which has a startup vibe, was recently featured in a national publication for its restorative practices toward discipline.
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TI Giving $6.2M for STEM Education, With Majority Focused on Teacher Effectiveness
by | Aug 16, 2017
TI also announced it had partnered with retired NFL football player John Urschel to kickoff a STEM contest.
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Giant Birdlike Dinosaur Named for SMU Paleontologist

by | Aug 11, 2017
SMU Paleontologist Louis Jacobs mentored three of the scientists who are researching the dinosaur that was discovered in China.
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Nonprofit is Helping North Texas Kids ‘Dream Outside the Box’
by | Aug 11, 2017
The nonprofit started in 2009 and now has grown to 10 college chapters around the country helping kids in "dream desserts" realize their full potential.
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Michelle Sheffield, CIO of BenefitMall, shares her STEM story.
Photo Gallery: The Technology Ball ‘Networking for Good’ Reception
by | Aug 10, 2017
Hosted at Infomart Dallas, the event aims to bring the technology community — CIOs, CTOs, and VPs of IT— together. Proceeds from The Technology Ball series support STEM education initiatives.
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TCU Grad Launches Two Startups Post Graduation
by | Aug 9, 2017
Austin Patry, who graduated from Texas Christian University this spring, has already launched a food truck and valet parking app, with plans for more.
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