The Texas Education Agency changed a lot about the state’s standardized test over the past couple years. Researchers and teachers worry the new approach to writing could kill creativity, but the TEA argues it better reflects how learning happens in class.
In one night, AES Literacy Institute outearned its yearly operating budget of $86,000 by taking home $105,000 in winnings at the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' yearly 'Shark Tank'-style competition.
She’s a busy mom of two who works three jobs.
“I just made it on my lunch break, very convenient,” said Bianca Vargas, who got vaccinated.
Candace Thompson collaborated with West Dallas leaders to open the vaccine site.
“I think it reaches more people because it helps overcome the barriers that accessing the vaccine presented in the first place,” said Community Outreach Manager for Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center, Candace Thompson.
Organizers say the site is a great start that will hopefully bring more clinics to the area.
“75212 West Dallas is a very huge area. I’m not sure if people know that. A lot of our areas are walking communities too, so just because a vaccine clinic is offered in West Dallas, doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be two or three offered just to provide that accessibility,” said Executive Director for the Wesley-Rankin Community Center, Shellie Ross.
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