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SENATE APPROVES DEAN'S NOMINATION The U.S. Senate approves Dean Chard's nomination by President Obama for key administration post as member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences. Learn more »	CBS FEATURES SIMMONS MATH RESEARCHERS Simmons professors design an early math curriculum helping Dallas kindergarteners master necessary skills before entering first grade. Learn more »
Former President Discusses Partnership with Simmons School Former President George W. Bush discusses the joint venture between the George W. Bush Institute and the Annette Caldwell Simmons School on C-SPAN.	DEAN ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP Dean Chard announces Simmons School partnership with Dallas Faith Communities Coalition dedicated to transforming education in low-income neighborhoods. Learn more »
SCHOOL PRESENTS LUMINARY AWARDS The Simmons School presents luminary awards to the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, AVANCE, and Joan Ganz Cooney & Sesame Workshop. Learn more »	CW33 FEATURES OUR RESEARCHERS CW33 features the Mustang Learning Center for Youth, led by Melinda McGrath, which implements the research of Dr. Patricia Mathes to assist young students with reading difficulties. Learn more »