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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.

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.

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.

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.

South Oak Cliff, DeSoto and Duncanville each brought home a Texas high school football championship title, and the pride transcends district lines.

Troubling video is at the heart of a DeSoto ISD investigation after district personnel says one member of a security team fired pellets at students.

Troubling video is at the heart of a DeSoto ISD investigation after district personnel says one member of a security team fired pepper-ball pellets at students.

Also, a new Dallas ISD coloring book highlights the works of Texas civil rights advocate Juanita Craft and will be added to 4th grade Texas History lessons.

Pat Doney reports from Duncanville, the site of NBC 5’s Big Game Friday game of the week — undefeated Duncanville hosting 7-and-1 DeSoto. Duncanville and DeSoto is a rivalry with two of the top high school football programs in America but this series has been one-sided of late — Duncanville has not lost to DeSoto since 2016. That is the...

A former DeSoto ISD employee pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $250,000 from the district and now faces up to five years in prison.

There could soon be more money on the table for teachers in DeSoto ISD. The district’s new superintendent, Dr. Usamah Rodgers is proposing a $6,500 annual teacher pay hike.

There could soon be more money on the table for teachers in DeSoto ISD. The district’s new superintendent, Dr. Usamah Rodgers is proposing a $6,500 annual teacher pay hike

A North Texas nonprofit is reminding the community that it offers training to help identify when someone might be struggling with mental health issues.

On Wednesday, Desoto ISD announced Dr. Usamah Rodgers as the next superintendent following a special called meeting.

More changes are coming to DeSoto ISD. Their superintendent tightened discipline on campus after a large fight on campus and a teacher being hit in the head.
Monday night, he’s unveiling a new plan to help discipline and academics but giving a sneak peek only to Education Reporter Wayne Carter.

More changes are coming to DeSoto ISD. Their superintendent tightened discipline on campus after a large fight on campus and a teacher being hit in the head.Monday night, he’s unveiling a new plan to help discipline and academics but giving a sneak peek only to Education Reporter Wayne Carter.

The substitute teacher attacked by his students is sharing his story and calling for change to help kids find the right path. He sat down with NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter.

DeSoto ISD has canceled classes Friday and ordered mandatory meetings for parents when classes resume after spring break. It’s an unusual move, prompted by growing outrage over fights among students in the district.

The Desoto Police Department is investigating a fight that took place on Thursday at DeSoto West Middle School.

With the DeSoto Eagles girls basketball team bringing home the 6A state championship and boys programs like McKinney, Duncanville, Mansfield Timberview and Dallas Madison headed to semifinal games this week, NBC 5’s Pat Doney provides an update on the UIL State Tournament in San Antonio.