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Area schools relocate, expand to meet growing educational needs

Construction continues on the new Preston Hollow Presbyterian School facility at 4000 McEwen Road, where the specialized school for students with learning differences will relocate for the 2025-2026 school year after more than 60 years on its current campus.

The Farmers Branch area is experiencing significant changes in its educational landscape as several schools relocate, expand or establish new campuses. From Montessori programs to specialized …

Seven – An extraordinary number

Why is seven so extraordinary? There are seven wonders of the ancient world and seven colors to the rainbow. In the musical scale, there are seven distinct notes within the octave. Seven days are in …

Kim Brady (top), Paul Gilmore and Ileana Garza-Rojas were sworn into their positions on the Board of Trustees during the June 3 pre-meeting.

School board welcomes new leadership

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees selected new officers and recognized student, staff and community achievements at its meeting on June 3. Trustee Cassandra Hatfield was …

Summer brain gain: Fun ways to engage kids all summer

As summer has kicked off, our kids and families are enjoying some much-deserved and much-needed downtime, along with exciting plans for the summer months. Families might wonder how to engage their …

Summer allows for reset

The summer slowdown allows families time to evaluate this past school year and set goals for the next. Tutoring or camps focused on these goals are often how students’ summer break days are …

Mental health a priority in schools

Twenty-seven years in education and mental health, you would think I’d have it all figured out. Good thing we never stop learning. Every stage of development brings on unique trials …

School choice is tied to community commitment

One of the most important decisions you will make as a parent is where your child will be educated. It is so important that the local school is often the primary deciding factor where someone will choose to live …

The Matachines from Mary Immaculate Catholic Church dance at the R.L. Turner World Culture Day. According to the Texas State Historical Association, Los Matachines is a traditional religious dance based on a Spanish ritual often performed with 12-18 performers.

Students celebrate cultures from around the world

Students, school administrators and parents united Wednesday, April 16, to appreicate and celebrate world cultures. The R.L. Turner High School student council organized the event, for which …