EarthXR Launches Wild at Home, the First Virtual Nature Reserve

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 9/16 8:00P Lindsey Lyons

360° Immersive Videos by Wild Immersion on EarthXR.org  Bring the Beauty of Africa, the Amazon, and Asia to Your Device   EarthXR, the interactive arm of EarthxFilm, is partnering with Wild Immersion,...

Uplift Education Supports Student's Lives and Careers at Uplift College and Career Fair

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 9/14 3:14A Dana Cobb

The Uplift College and Career Fair is an annual free event that will be held Tuesday, September 22 nd  from 9 am-12 pm and Thursday, September 24 th  from 4 pm-7 pm for Uplift junior and seniors. This...

The Warren Center Seeks Community Support to Send Special Needs Children Back to School with Tech

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 9/9 1:05A Dana Cobb

The Warren Center, a nonprofit agency providing professional evaluations, therapy services and support to children with developmental delays and disabilities is seeking assistance from the community to help special needs children go back to...

After a tumultuous week, DeSoto ISD starts the school year online

Dallas Morning News (Education) 9/8 12:57P Tyler Carter

Here’s what virtual learning may look like for at least the first four weeks of the semester.

DeSoto ISD trustees vote to rescind superintendent’s voluntary resignation

Dallas Morning News (Education) 9/6 3:28P Corbett Smith

Unanimous decision is accompanied by an announcement that interim leader will no longer work for the district.

DeSoto ISD offering meals to-go for students learning online

Dallas Morning News (Education) 9/3 12:08P Tyler Carter

The first day of school is Tuesday.

DeSoto gets taken over by state education agency; superintendent says he did not resign, plans to...

Dallas Morning News (Education) 9/3 9:02A Corbett Smith

The Texas Education Agency sent a certified letter to the DeSoto board of trustees Wednesday, informing the district that former Deputy Commissioner A.J. Crabill would be the district’s conservator.

Acting DeSoto superintendent criticized for social media posts disparaging Colin Kaepernick,...

Dallas Morning News (Education) 9/2 9:52A Corbett Smith

Don Hooper was appointed as the district’s temporary leader on Sunday during an emergency board meeting where the resignation of Superintendent D’Andre Weaver was accepted.

Fire destroys DeSoto ISD’s coronavirus PPE supply, adding another challenge to the embattled...

Dallas Morning News (Education) 8/31 1:43P Corbett Smith

During an emergency board meeting Sunday, where trustees also accepted the resignation of Superintendent D’Andre Weaver, the board authorized $87,000 for the purchase of replacement PPE.

DeSoto schools superintendent resigns as district faces possible state takeover

Dallas Morning News (Education) 8/30 2:59P Corbett Smith

During an emergency school board meeting Sunday, trustees approved the resignation of Superintendent D’Andre Weaver and the appointment of Don Hooper in an interim role.

DeSoto ISD should be placed under a conservator, say state investigators

Dallas Morning News (Education) 8/17 1:39P Corbett Smith

The Texas Education Agency released a report on Friday, outlining the series of missteps and potential malfeasance made by the district.

IBC Bank Awards Scholarships To Texans Can Academy Graduates

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 2:57A Culver Public Relations

IBC Bank Awards Scholarships To Texans Can Academy Graduates Six graduates receive $1,000 scholarships each   DALLAS - August 10, 2020 - The International Bank of Commerce, known as IBC Bank, awarded...