National Assistant Principal Week is April 7 to 11, and Dallas ISD is ready to celebrate leaders who make a difference every day. These dedicated leaders are the boots on the ground at schools and prioritize student success and empower teachers.. On April 7, assistant principals will be awarded an Assistant Principal Award of Distinction for exceptional dedication and achievements within the various regional vertical teams. Educators who receive the award have demonstrated collaboration and innovation, and their exemplary leadership has significantly enhanced performance and positively impacted the school community. Between Friday, April 4, and Thursday, April 10, team members,…
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Dallas ISD invita a las familias y a la comunidad a descubrir todas las opciones educativas que el distrito pone a su disposición en el próximo More Choice Expo. El evento, en el que cerca de 200 escuelas estarán representadas, realzará el compromiso del distrito con la excelencia, la innovación y la tradición. Los asistentes podrán explorar toda una variedad de programas, lo que incluye lenguaje dual, aprendizaje personalizado, STEM/STEAM, academias de liderazgo, Montessori, deportes de campeonato y actividades extracurriculares emocionantes. Los padres podrán inscribir a sus hijos para el año escolar 2025–2026 con la ayuda de aproximadamente 50 especialistas…
Special contribution by Lennon Formaggini, Student Activities. The auditorium erupted into cheers with every click of the controllers as the final two players started their showdown match at the Dallas ISD Elementary Esports Tournament. Then it happened. The screen flashed: Player 1 Wins, and Martin Weiss Elementary School was crowned the Smash Bros. champion again. “I felt like it was a shared win,” said Antonio Barnes, Weiss Elementary School esports coach. “My heart was racing, adrenaline pumping as if I were competing myself while rooting him on from the audience.” The Student Activities Department sponsors tournaments each year for the…
Dallas ISD invites families and community members to discover the wide range of educational choices available at the upcoming More Choice Expo. With nearly 200 campuses represented, the event will highlight the district’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and tradition. Attendees can explore a variety of programs, including dual language, personalized learning, STEM/STEAM, leadership academies, Montessori, championship athletics, and engaging extracurricular activities. Families will have the chance to register for the 2025-2026 school year during the More Choice Expo, and nearly 50 registrars will be on hand to assist and answer questions. The expo will take place on Saturday, April 5,…
Los estudiantes inscritos en la especialización de docencia de P-TECH en todo Dallas ISD recibieron hace poco cartas de intención como reconocimiento de su compromiso y dedicación a perseguir una carrera en la educación. Este logro marca un paso importante en la trayectoria profesional de cada estudiante. La carta de intención garantiza su futuro empleo en Dallas ISD, ofreciéndoles así un salario inicial de al menos $62 000 al completar tanto la licenciatura como la certificación de docencia estatal. Los estudiantes también podrán recibir un incentivo para maestros nuevos de $3000, incentivos para zonas de escasez de docentes y $5000…
Además de las lecciones habituales que aprenden en el salón de clase, los estudiantes de Dallas ISD se están sumergiendo en algo nuevo: seguridad en el agua. “Aprenden seguridad en educación física. Junto con el liderazgo escolar, el Departamento de Salud y Educación Física determinó que el segundo grado es óptimo para ofrecer clases de seguridad en el agua”, dijo Lisa Whitaker, directora de salud y educación física en Dallas ISD. Chiniqua Varner-Busby, directora de William B. Miller Elementary School, dijo que segundo grado es el momento perfecto para aprender precaución en el agua. “A esa edad, los escolares tienen…
Beyond the usual lessons taught in the classroom, Dallas ISD students are diving into something new—learning life-saving water safety skills. “Safety practices are taught to students in physical education. In partnership with school leadership, the health and physical education department determined that second grade was optimal to offer water safety classes,” said Lisa Whitaker, director of health and physical education at Dallas ISD. Chiniqua Varner-Busby, principal at William B. Miller Elementary School, said second grade is the perfect age to learn about water safety. “Second graders are mature enough to understand the basic foundation, and understand it’s not just play…
Students enrolled in the P-TECH education pathway across Dallas ISD were recently awarded letters of intent in recognition of their commitment and dedication to pursuing careers in education. This prestigious milestone marks a significant step in each student’s professional journey. The letter of intent guarantees future employment with Dallas ISD, offering a starting salary of at least $62,500 upon completion of both a bachelor’s degree and state teaching certification. Students are also eligible for critical shortage area incentives and a $5,000 SPED-self-contained incentive, along with benefits. The P-TECH and Early College High School (ECHS) programs provide students with valuable opportunities…
Dallas ISD reconoció a un grupo de maestros y líderes escolares durante la celebración para los finalistas a maestro y director del año. Este año cuenta con 15 finalistas a maestro del año y siete a director del año, grupo que representa diversas trayectorias y experiencias y a todos los nueve distritos de la Junta Escolar. Los maestros y directores del año, quienes se categorizan en escuelas primarias, secundarias y opción/magnet, serán anunciados el 6 de mayo durante el Estado del Distrito de 2024–2025. La Fundación Educativa de Dallas se ha aliado por segundo año consecutivo con el patrocinador principal…
During the third “Winner’s Circle Celebration,” Dallas ISD recognized outstanding teachers and campus leaders districtwide through the Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year awards. This year’s 15 TOY and seven POY finalists reflect a diversity of backgrounds and experience, representing all nine trustee districts. From these groups, the elementary, secondary, and choice/magnet Teachers and Principals of the Year will be announced on May 6 at the 2024-2025 State of the District event. The Dallas Education Foundation also secured Reliant for the second year in a row as a title sponsor and will honor the finalists and winners…