education

Lesa Roe UNT

NASA Engineer Lesa Roe Bringing Pioneering Spirit to UNT System

by | May 15, 2018
No matter what tomorrow’s jobs or classrooms look like, the first female chancellor of the University of North Texas System said there are three key skills she thinks students need to develop  — problem solving, creativity, and communications.
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SMU professor Jim Hart holds United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship award
Recipe for Learning: SMU Professor Writes Book on Entrepreneurship Education
by | May 11, 2018
Jim Hart's book offers a step by step guide through his original lessons as well as tips he's gleaned from putting them into practice over the last 15 years.
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Jose Hernandez
Irving-based SER National to Host STEM Event for Students
by | May 8, 2018
The nonprofit focused on improving job opportunities for Hispanics and other underserved populations will host a daylong event featuring workshops and a keynote speech from retired NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
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RoboKind
RoboKind’s New Robot Teaching Kids to Be Tomorrow’s Coders
by | May 3, 2018
The Dallas startup launched its robots4STEM program in March, which includes a curriculum covering coding, algorithmic thinking, and online safety through Jett the robot.
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Dr. Lee Berger

Perot Museum Partners With Paleoanthropologist on Center to Study the Human Journey

by | Apr 16, 2018
The new center will disseminate research from world-renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Lee Berger impacting education and science in Dallas, nationally, and across the globe.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever was." — Margaret Mead
Education Track DSW18: Scenes from Mac’s Southside & Wild Detectives
The education track at Dallas Startup Week explored topics in human-centered design, entrepreneurship education, and activating youth for social change.
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Honor Courage Commitment, Linux Academy Partner for Veteran IT Training
by | Mar 27, 2018
The Farmers Branch nonprofit recently aligned with Keller-based Linux Academy to give veterans an opportunity to enhance their skills and earn certifications in cloud technology and other IT programs.
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wildlife
UTD Collaborates With Texas Parks and Wildlife to Teach Middle Schoolers
by | Feb 2, 2018
UTeach Dallas students connect bass fishing, genetics and math in creative lesson plans for kids.
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Dallas ISD Spanish Teacher a Contender for $1M Global Teacher Prize

by | Jan 25, 2018
The award is given annually to an educator who has made an incredible impact on their profession.
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The Altruists
Movers + Shakers:
North Texas Social Innovators You Should Know
by | Jan 22, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to dozens of creatives who are changing the face of urban planning, social, and educational innovation.
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UNT Receives $1.6M Grant for High School Career Connect
by | Nov 21, 2017
The grant funds the first three years of the program and provides students with career development resources.U
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ExploreLearning
ExploreLearning Boosts STEM Education Power With IS3D Buy
by | Nov 16, 2017
Charlottesville, VA-based ExploreLearning is a business unit of Cambium Learning Group, which is headquartered in Dallas.
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MakerTruck

SMU MakerTruck Ready to Show Off its Hands-On Learning Tools

by | Oct 20, 2017
The truck is designed as help teachers learn about how to inject the hands-on learning tools at the heart of the maker movement into their classrooms
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Justin Nygren
Life After The Grove: Justin Nygren Helps Start Youth Entrepreneurship Program
by | Oct 3, 2017
The Grove, Dallas co-founder is building the pilot business program for students at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School.
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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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edtech startup
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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