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Back to school 2007
10:30 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 29, 2007
The new school year is here! We've got the latest information on what's happening and what you need to to do to be ready.
Blog: A recap of Monday's back-to-school action
Photos: See reader-submitted back-to-school photos at neighborsgo.com
Video: Bringing a Frisco classroom to life Video: Allen marching band completes 10-mile trek Video: Long summer ending for school kids
• Back-to-school news and information by district
• Learn more about local schools at greatschools.net
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• TEA charter schools Web site 
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08/28/07: All together now: N. Texas perks up for a new school year
For North Texans, Monday morning offered a rare shared moment: a uniform start to the school year mandated by the Legislature. The Dallas Morning News sent reporters to schools throughout the region to chronicle the days of students, teachers and parents at the start of a new school year. These are their stories. Video: Veteran teacher begins new year Video: First day on the bus Send your stories and photos and see what your neighbors posted about the first day of school
08/27/07: Schools wrestling with policies under new religious liberties act
The Schoolchildren's Religious Liberties Act was meant to clarify how Texas schoolchildren can publicly convey their religious stances on campus and at school events. Instead, it has created statewide confusion over how districts should comply with the law and added a new layer of divisiveness to an issue already well known for passionate discord – religion in schools.
08/26/07: After student deaths, SMU opens with sobering mission
Between December and May, three SMU undergraduates died of drug or alcohol overdoses. With dormitories and fraternity houses full again and classes under way, campus leaders are trying new approaches and beefing up past efforts to curb drug and alcohol abuse. Professors and other staffers have ideas of their own.
08/24/07: State creates ratings for early childhood centers
Texas has become the first state to rate preschools, day-care centers and Head Start programs on how well they prepare children for kindergarten. State officials hope the new School Readiness Certification System will transform a parent's search for a good preschool from a game of chance into more of a science.
08/24/07: Kids dispense back-to-school wisdom
North Texas students begin a fresh school year on Monday. We asked kids to reflect on their last academic year and offer a bit of advice for kids in the grades behind them.
Tell Us: What's the toughest grade, and how do you survive it?
08/24/07: NEA offers parents advice on helping kids with homework
Homework can be daunting for both parents and their children. The National Education Association, in a joint project with National Parent Teacher Association, has published a guide for parents about how to help students at all grade levels with homework.
08/23/07: Chat transcript: DISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa
In an online chat today on dallasnews.com, DISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa answered your questions on interim principals, parent-teacher organizations and more.
08/22/07: Ideas for healthful after-school snacks
The minute school starts, you'll be in the market for after-school snacks. Here are some simple suggestions for healthful and tasty snacks for children. Be sure to offer water or low-fat or fat-free milk to drink.
08/21/07: Which tech gadgets make the grade for school?
Educational technology can't teach kids as much as they think they know, but it's improving fast enough that students and their parents should consider some new gizmos during their back-to-school shopping. A word of warning: Different schools have different rules, so check them out before you spend big bucks.
08/21/07: Playing it safe: Kids and sports injuries
While sports promote the exercise that is so healthy for the body, injuries are becoming a growing concern as kids pour increasing hours and dedication into pursuing excellence. About 20 million youths in the U.S. participate in organized sports, sustaining about 3 million injuries annually. And up to 90,000 of these injuries require hospitalization, according to Care of the Young Athlete, from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. And those numbers may be low; the newest edition was printed in 2000.
08/20/07: DISD parents, staff get say in principal hirings
With a week to go before school begins, Dallas ISD officials are working to fill 13 principal positions. The number is about the same as in previous Augusts. What's different is that this year, the district is using a new approach that gives parents, teachers and students more say in selecting their principal. Applicants interview with a committee of at least a dozen people, including district staffers, a counselor, parents, and, at high schools, a student.
08/16/07: Tax-free shopping off to a slow start
As malls and stores opened their doors early to accommodate tax-free holiday weekend crowds, shoppers and sales staff found short lines and easy parking Friday morning. Macy’s at the Galleria opened at 8 a.m. but Rene Strong, her daughter Jazzay Jabbar and friend Erica Alexander were the only people waiting to get in.
Also: Tax-free holiday begins
Graphic: What you can expect to spend
List of tax-exempt items
08/16/07: Set a budget for back-to-school shopping
Here are some tips for saving money while shopping for back-to-shool items. First, take advantage of the tax-free holiday. Purchases of most clothes and shoes priced under $100, and now backpacks, will be free from state and local taxes this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Also: Tweens experience a growth spurt in spending Graphic: What you can expect to spend List of tax-exempt items
08/07/07: Practices start for high school bands, athletics
Just after dawn Monday, minivans and sport utility vehicles lined up in front of Allen High School. Stickers on the back windows identified the early risers: Band. Volleyball. Cross country. But for the first time in many years, these athletes and musicians are not hitting the books just yet.
08/03/07: Dallas back-to-school fair kicks off new year
About 4 a.m., parents and their children began lining up outside Fair Park's Centennial Hall on Thursday. They came to pick up free school supplies, get immunizations and check out other services they will need to start classes in a few weeks.
08/02/07: Back-to-school breakfast and lunch tips
• Start kids off with a quick, nutritious breakfast
Ideally, you want to send your little darlings off with a balanced meal that includes sufficient protein and fiber to keep them fueled till lunch, yet with not too much fat or sugar.
• Bento boxes are a great way to pack lunches for picky eaters
Parents with picky eaters have borrowed a concept from the Japanese to make brown-bag boredom a thing of the past. Their solution? Bento boxes, or a variety of lunch containers that use the same concept.
From the Archive: How to get along with the teacher
There's no denying that a child's teacher plays a crucial role in his or her life. But like any arranged relationship, personalities sometimes clash. Here's what to do if you think your child needs a different teacher.
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