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DeSoto ISD superintendent addresses teacher callouts, analysis underway
The DeSoto ISD Superintendent, Dr. Usamah Rodgers, said she plans to take a closer look at campus interactions and student behavior over the next couple of months. This comes after teachers at McCowan Middle School staged an apparent protest.
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DeSoto ISD teachers protest in response to students behavior
The DeSoto ISD superintendent says she plans to closely examine campus interactions and student behavior over the next couple of months. It comes after a wave of teachers at one school staged an apparent protest. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat was at Monday’s school board meeting, where parents and educators spoke out.
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Influx of teacher callouts at DeSoto middle school tied to student behavior
DeSoto ISD scrambled to get substitute teachers into classrooms Friday after an influx of teachers called out. The district said they are working with teachers on long-term solutions to student behavior issues.
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Teacher callouts in DeSoto tied to student behavior
DeSoto ISD scrambled to get substitute teachers into classrooms Friday after an influx of teachers called out. The district said they are working with teachers on long-term solutions to student behavior issues. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
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World Series in lesson plan at DeSoto ISD school
At first blush, the World Series and math might not seem like they go together. Both were part of the lesson plan for 8th and 7th graders at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy in DeSoto.
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North Texas students use World Series to learn geometry
You can learn a lot in sports, like teamwork and self-discipline. But how about math? The World Series is helping some DeSoto ISD students understand geometry concepts. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker has the story.
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Exclusive: Special education aide surrenders after allegation of abuse against student
An educator at DeSoto High School surrendered to police Friday morning after an incident recorded in a classroom earlier this week appeared to show a student being hit.
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DeSoto Teacher on leave after video of alleged physical abuse of non-verbal student, district says
The DeSoto Police Department along with DeSoto ISD are investigating disturbing allegations of a special needs teacher physically abusing a non-verbal student in her care.
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Authorities investigating claims of abuse by a teacher
The DeSoto Police Department and school district are investigating accusations that a special needs teacher physically abused a nonverbal student in her care.
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DeSoto's head coach: There's room for the Eagles to improve
Cedar Hill takes on DeSoto for the Big Game Friday Night game of the week. NBC 5’s Pat Doney talked to the Eagles coach about his message to his undefeated team going into the Battle of Belt Line.
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DeSoto ISD transitions to uniforms for new school year
Learning and safety prompted the change for 6,000 students.
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DeSoto ISD updates dress code, mandates uniforms for students
The school district will now require students to wear uniforms as they return to school.
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UIL Finds No Eligibility Issues in DeSoto Girls Basketball Program
The University Interscholastic League says it looked into questions raised about the eligibility of some players on the DeSoto High School girls’ varsity basketball team and found no issues.
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UIL Looking Into Eligibility Questions Against a North Texas Girls Basketball Team
A North Texas girls’ high school basketball team is now being looked into by the UIL following questions about player eligibility.
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UIL Looking Into Eligibility Questions Against a North Texas Girls Basketball Team
Information shared with NBC 5 raised questions about some players’ eligibility to play on the DeSoto High School girls’ varsity basketball team. NBC 5 confirmed the group that oversees high school sports is aware of the accusations.
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DeSoto ISD Teacher Unveils Award With Students By Her Side
An unforgettable moment for DeSoto High School’s acapella choir director Pamela Dawson who won a Grammy award for her work in the classroom. Her choir students were by her side for her trophy unveiling.
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DeSoto HS Choir Director Wins Grammy Award
DeSoto High School is home to the 2023 Grammy Music Educator Award Winner. Choral director Pamela Dawson returned to the classroom after attending the 65th Annual Grammy Awards show.
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Meet the North Texas Teacher Who Won a Grammy
DeSoto High School is home to the 2023 Grammy Music Educator Award Winner. Choral director Pamela Dawson returned to the classroom after attending the 65th Annual Grammy Awards show.
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Excitement Over State Titles Transcends District Lines
If you’ve made your way along the Interstate 20 corridor in Dallas County recently, you’ve likely noticed banners for several state high school football champions.
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Excitement Over State Titles Transcends District Lines
South Oak Cliff, DeSoto and Duncanville each brought home a Texas high school football championship title, and the pride transcends district lines.