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Mesquite ISD's anatomy class goes high tech
From last-minute shopping to mapping out directions, technology has made our lives so much easier, and it’s happening in the classroom too. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports one of the smelliest classes in high school now has a breath of fresh air.
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Parents at PTAA in Mesquite upset students disciplined for not reporting gun at school
Parents of students at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy in Mesquite say they’re upset about discipline handed down to students accused of not reporting their classmate brought a gun to school. Three officers fired on the 16-year-old sending him to the hospital. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero talked to a student and her mother about the teenager’s reaction.
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Students suspended for not reporting classmate with gun, parents outraged
Some parents at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy are expressing outrage at disciplinary action handed down to a handful of students over how they reacted upon learning their classmate showed up to school armed with a gun.
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Mesquite ISD math plan sparked by one teacher's success
Students in Mesquite ISD may soon be learning how to solve math problems in a new and unique way. The district’s new method didn’t come from some fancy expensive curriculum, but from one of their own. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter introduces us to a math teacher at North Mesquite High school, who has had so much success, the...
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New method to teaching math coming to several Mesquite ISD classrooms
A new method of teaching math is coming to several Mesquite ISD classrooms after a teacher wanted to help struggling students.
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Mesquite elementary teacher arrested, accused of indecency with a child
A Mesquite teacher is on leave and under investigation after an allegation of sexual contact with an elementary student.
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Police investigate discovery of juvenile's body outside Gray Elementary
The Balch Springs community has been rocked by the discovery of a boy’s body outside an elementary school.
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Body found outside Gray Elementary in Balch Springs
The body of a black male was found outside an elementary school in Balch Springs early Tuesday morning. The investigation is ongoing.
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Juvenile found deceased outside Balch Springs elementary identified
A person’s body was found outside an elementary school in Balch Springs early Tuesday morning.
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Puppy rescued from storm drain at Mesquite High School
A small puppy was rescued and taken to a shelter after being trapped inside a storm drain at Mesquite High School on Friday.
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Mesquite ISD purchases multipurpose pavilions to combat heat during after-school practices
The summer heat has a taken a toll on students’ extracurricular activities. Many coaches have been left with no choice but to cancel practices. One local district may have come up with a solution – a way to mitigate those cancellations, while keeping everyone safe.
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North Texas school district builds pavilions to help combat heat
The summer heat has taken a toll on students’ extracurricular activities. Many coaches have been left with no choice but to cancel practices. One local district may have come up with a solution – a way to mitigate those cancellations while keeping everyone safe.
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Mesquite ISD teacher resigns amid investigation into ‘alarming, racist' posts on social media
A Mesquite ISD elementary school teacher has resigned following an investigation by the school district into “highly offensive” statements she made on social media.
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New clear backpack policy leads to discovery of gun on first day of classes
With more North Texas school districts requiring their students to use clear backpacks, Mesquite ISD officials say they found a gun that a high student brought to the first day of school Monday. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has more.
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Clear backpack policy leads to gun found at Mesquite school on first day back
At Mesquite ISD, the new policy already led to a gun being found on campus. District leaders said a 17-year-old showed up at Horn High School on Monday without a clear bag. His bag was placed in a holding area until a clear one could be provided.
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Gun found in backpack at Mesquite school
Mesquite ISD accredits new clear backpack policies to catching a student with a gun at Horn High School. NBC 5’s Laura Harris shares the details.
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Mesquite ISD opens its doors for back-to-school
Mesquite ISD considered moving to a four-day work week this school year but decided against it. On their first day of class Monday, the superintendent tells NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter why, and unveils a lot of new firsts and priorities for the district.
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Inside Mesquite ISD's new Cross Elementary
The new Ben and Jo Anna Cross Elementary opened its doors to students in Mesquite ISD. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter took a tour as a new school year gets underway.
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Thousands of students return to school in Mesquite ISD: The Connection
It’s the first day of school for students and staff at Mesquite ISD. Plus, families are paying extra for school supplies this year. The reasons why prices are on the rise.
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Mesquite ISD starts the school year with a new school
The new elementary school honors two longtime teachers and sets the tone for the districts focus on staff this year.