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Elizabeth Kelley, a teacher at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, is glad there’s a Distinguished Teacher Review (DTR) process. Check out her comments in the latest video about the process and the Teacher Excellence Initiative. SEE ALSO: Thomas Jefferson teacher excited about the DTR process SEE ALSO: Principal excited about the Distinguished Teacher Review process

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Dr. Dora Renaud, principal of Nathan Adams Elementary School, is very proud of teachers going through the Distinguished Teacher Review (DTR) process. Check out her comments in the latest video about the process and the Teacher Excellence Initiative. SEE ALSO: Thomas Jefferson teacher excited about the DTR process

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Raising the quality of instruction in each classroom requires having effective teachers. Destination 2020, Dallas ISD’s strategic plan for college and career readiness, places a strong emphasis on identifying, supporting and rewarding effective teaching.” Tonight, teachers from around the district, known as TEI Experts, met at meetings like this one to discuss and provide feedback for the Teacher Excellence Initiative, the district’s new evaluation system that measures teacher effectiveness. They provide guidance and input on TEI. “The things that we do at these meetings help me to understand this evaluation system a little better because we see the PowerPoints every…

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Principals play an important role when communicating the components of the Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) – Dallas ISD’s new teacher evaluation system that defines, supports and rewards effective teachers. Principals must have a deep understanding of the components that make up the new evaluation system to ensure a successful implementation and to answer questions and provide feedback to teachers.

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Wooden rocking horses, reindeer, and airplanes are just part of how students at Dallas ISD’s Multiple Careers Magnet give back to the community in the spirit of the holidays. Terry Stott’s wood working classes produce these colorful and fun creations to donate to charity.  This year saw the donations going to Ronald McDonald House in Dallas. Stotts praised his students for working hared, but the effort is worth it to them.  “it’s kids helping kids.  It doesn’t get better than that,” he said, adding that he also looks forward to the project each year.  “I’m so blessed to have into…

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Rachel Harrah, a teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School, thinks students should have the very best education possible. She believes the Distinguished Teacher Review, or DTR, process is another level to achieve that goal. Watch the video and gain insight into how this process ultimately benefits our students. SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Stonewall teacher gives insight into Distinguished Teacher Review

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Erin Elliott, a fifth grade teacher at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, is one of 1,400 Dallas ISD teachers eligible to participate in the Distinguished Teacher Review process. The review is part of the district’s new Teacher Excellence Initiative that will compensate teachers based on their effectiveness in the classroom, rather than years of service.

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Editor’s note: During the Thanksgiving holiday, The Hub will take a look back at some of the best and most popular stories from our first semester. This story was originally published on Sept.19, 2014. Recently honored by Teach For America’s with the national Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching, Shirley Bolden feels teaching was what she was meant to do all along. Shirley teaches sixth-grade reading and writing at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Hailing from Detroit, Shirley graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism. She found her way into teaching through the Teach For America program. Of Shirley’s three sixth-grade classes, two…

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Editor’s note: During the Thanksgiving holiday, The Hub will take a look back at some of the best and most popular stories from our first semester. This story was originally published on Sept. 17, 2014. Students learn better when they’ve had nutritious meals throughout the day.  This year Dallas ISD is offering meals to all of its students at no cost.  The healthy, nutritious food includes a variety of fruits and vegetables and whole grains. The district’s Food and Child Nutrition Department is nationally recognized for its Breakfast in the Classroom program. The program has been available in elementary schools for several years and…

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