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Each year, Dallas ISD observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Spanish teachers Ms. Delna Bryan and Ms. Autumn Slosser give insight into teaching the importance of knowing one’s heritage as a student in Dallas ISD.

Travis band’s 2nd-place finish a first for district Second place is not a bad place to be, especially when the competition is between the top honor bands from schools in 28 regions across the state. In the case of William B. Travis Vanguard/Academy, its second-place win in the Texas State Honor Band Competition is a first for the district. “No other Dallas ISD band has ever placed or won the honor band competition,” said Randy McCann, band director at Travis. “This is a great achievement, and I would like to thank the students for all their hard work. Thanks also…

Fifth-graders at Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center heard from members of the National Guard as they spread the message and importance of staying in school and away from drugs during Operation Crackdown on Friday, Sept. 12. Students were bused to the 3200 block of Trezevant Street, where they witnessed the demolition of a drug house.

Felix G. Botello Elementary teacher Jacqueline Martinez recently penned her thoughts in a blog written to the Dallas Morning News on the controversial new teacher compensation plan, known as the Teacher Excellence Initiative. During its rollout, the plan received criticism from various educators including some of the district’s own: teachers. These faces are the largest lifelines of the district who are ultimately charged with educating more than 160,000 students in Dallas ISD. Martinez makes no qualms about her stance. Read why she favors the new pay-for-performance structure for teachers who provide quality instruction while improving student achievement. http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/latest-columns/20140912-unruly-teachers-disappointing.ece

Hub (sustantivo). Centro de actividad ó interés; un punto de atención. The Hub es el centro alrededor del que todo gira. The Hub, al igual que la comunicación, conecta a los individuos con la gente, lugares, y asuntos de interés. En el Dallas ISD tenemos un deseo profundo de comunicarnos de manera eficaz con los padres, estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad de una forma que genere respeto y promueva un interés positivo y participación. Los padres esperan más. El personal espera más. Los miembros de la comunidad esperan más. Y los escuchamos. El departamento de Comunicaciones del Dallas…

Freshmen at Thomas Jefferson High School were still in diapers on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists aboard hijacked planes created the tragedy we know as 9/11. On the 13th anniversary of the tragedy, their Senior Army Instructor, LTC Frederick Holland led students in a remembrance of the attacks in an assembly that also featured a West Point recruiter who talked with students about the benefits of an education at the U.S. Military Academy. With a slideshow in the background featuring photos and statistics about the lives lost on 9/11, JROTC Cadet Adriana Dominguez read the Presidential Proclamation for Patriot Day…

Sistema innovador de evaluación para los directores de escuelas refleja el compromiso con la excelencia. Recompensar la eficiencia. Ése es el propósito esencial del Sistema de Evaluación para Directores del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas, que es el primer sistema de este tipo que ha sido implementado en un distrito escolar urbano de gran escala. El nuevo sistema dio sus primeros frutos esta semana, cuando los directores de Dallas ISD fueron notificados sobre sus salarios basados en el desempeño mostrado bajo el nuevo sistema de evaluación. Esta estructura nueva de evaluación, ha transformado la manera en la que los líderes…

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El programa de Comida y Nutrición para los niños se estableció el año pasado para que todos los niños y adolescentes incien su día contentos, atentos en la clase y para que puedan aprender mejor.

Eleven district schools were recognized by the O’Donnell Foundation and Texas Instruments for meeting 2014 AP goals set by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) in AP English, AP math and AP science. The schools were recognized recently at the districtwide AP Kickoff conducted at Emmett J. Conrad High School to celebrate the accomplishments of the AP program and honor the students, teachers and campuses for making strides in the area of advanced placement. The eleven schools are: Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School School of…