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Martinez Elementary in Little Elm, which opened in August 2024, was the first of Denton ISD's three prototype campuses to be built. [Photo: Pfluger Architects]
Denton ISD Trades Hallways for ‘Active Hub’ Design at New Prototype Elementary Schools
by Quincy Preston | Nov 6, 2025
After voters approved Denton ISD’s 2023 capital improvement plan, enrollment growth made it necessary to open three elementary schools quickly—including one within a year of bond passage, Pfluger Architects said. The district opened Martinez Elementary in August 2024 and completed two more in time for the 2025–26 school year.
by Lance Murray |
Oct 15, 2025
John Barnes will oversee all divisions of Arlington-based Ancora, including expanding ground campuses, growing online degree offerings, and developing diverse workforce development programs.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 26, 2025
After 15 years at the helm of the charter school network, Yasmin Bhatia will retire at year’s end. Remy Washington, currently president of Uplift, will take the reins in January.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 1, 2025
Dallas edtech startup Stemuli and Heartland Forward, a “think-and-do tank” for the central U.S., are teaming up to bring AI-powered, gamified learning tools to rural students and entrepreneurs.
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Archer Review CEO Dr. Tabatha Erck [Photo: LinkedIn]
Dallas Healthcare Education Co. Archer Review Names New CEO
by Lance Murray | Mar 12, 2025
Tabatha Erck brings more than two decades of leadership experience in healthcare technology and education to her new role at Archer Review—which led all North Texas companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 31, 2024
Securus Technologies said that the availability of education programs to incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities can positively impact their skills and future employment outcomes, thus reducing recidivism rates.
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by Lance Murray |
May 9, 2024
Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015....
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by Lance Murray |
May 3, 2024
Drexell Owusu joins the museum after leading The Dallas Foundation as its chief impact officer and previously serving the Dallas Regional Chamber as its SVP of education & workforce.
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From left: Bibi Yasmin Katsev, Wyatt Smith, Laura Bush, Stephanie S.Elizalde, [front) Kathy Crow, Anne Wicks, Todd Williams [Photo: Grant Miller]
From Classroom to Boardroom: Teach For America DFW Brings Together Education Champions for Impact
by Lance Murray | Mar 20, 2024
Community leaders and education champions gathered recently for an inspiring panel discussion hosted by Teach For America Dallas-Fort Worth on the transformative power of collaboration. The event took place in the Debate Room of Old Parkland.
Former First Lady Laura Bush of Dallas welcomed hundreds of guests and shared her experience serving as a teacher in inner-city Houston....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 9, 2024
Kenneth A. Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas has been selected for membership in the prestigious Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc.,...
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 18, 2023
“Our mission is to clear the path so that every member of our Hispanic communities has the opportunity to reach their full potential," said Regina Montoya, the foundation's executive director.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Dallas-based Education is Freedom (EIF), a college access advocate serving 25% of the public school students within Dallas County, has hired Dr. Susanna Russell as its new CEO....
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Second Century Kickoff: Dallas Historical Society Has New Name, Logo, Award Category for Luncheon
by Lance Murray | Sep 24, 2023
Dallas Historical Society is kicking off its second century with a new awards luncheon logo and name and introducing a new awards category while continuing to honor its traditions.
The Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence luncheon was formerly called Awards for Excellence. The new awards category is the Dallas Historical Society’s Benefactor of the Year....
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 15, 2023
Dallas-based LPA Design Studios has added industry veteran John Hoenig as managing director of structural engineering, guiding structural design across civic, education, science and technology, healthcare, and commercial projects....
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Sep 14, 2023
As urban areas grow fast, modernizing dated school facilities is an increasing challenge for districts. Jacobs says its Austin contract includes renovations, technology upgrades, and new facilities aimed at bolstering student mental health, nutrition, and athletic programs.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 26, 2023
Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath has been directed by Gov. Greg Abbott to waive specific requirements for school districts or open-enrollment charter schools to continue offering virtual instruction options for students in grades 3 through 12 via the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) for the next two school years....
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
