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Dallas ISD celebrated the 2025 State of the District, an evening dedicated to honoring the impact and progress that drive schools forward. This celebration, held May 6 at the Winspear Opera House, put the spotlight on powerful stories of students, teachers, and leaders who are transforming lives and breaking barriers every day, making it happen together. Another of the evening’s highlights was the announcement of the 2024-2025 Educator of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Dallas Education Foundation. The winners received $5,000 each, while finalists were awarded $1,500 each. Elementary Teacher of the Year Netallia Rush, Ronald E. McNair Elementary…

Se aplicará reforma respecto a exámenes por la Legislatura Poco pasadas las 2:30 a.m., yo me declaré, junto con otros superintendentes, a favor del sustituto de comité para el Proyecto de Ley 4 de la Cámara de Representantes (CSHB 4) que yo considero restaura la confianza y la fe en el sistema de responsabilidad de Texas. He trabajado en la educación pública desde los años ochenta y he presenciado dificultades en combatir la inevitable consecuencia de “enseñar para el examen” que surge de los exámenes de alta importancia. CSHB 4 soluciona ese problema, y nunca había visto una declaración tan…

Testing reform coming from Legislature (en español) A little after 2:30 a.m. this morning, I testified with other superintendents in favor of the committee substitute for House Bill 4 that I think restores trust, faith, and confidence in Texas’ accountability system. I’ve worked in public education since the eighties and have witnessed the struggle to combat the inevitable consequence of ‘teaching to the test’ that arises from high-stakes testing. CSHB 4 solves that problem, and I have never seen such revolutionary language in accountability legislation. The biggest change CSHB 4 would make is eliminating the STAAR. Yes! Eliminating STAAR. STAAR…

Presentado por Lennon Formaggini Estudiantes de todo Dallas ISD mostraron sus talentos en varias materias, incluyendo matemáticas, escritura, ortografía y ciencias en las competencias académicas anuales de la University Interscholastic League (UIL) para primaria, auspiciadas por el Departamento de Actividades Estudiantiles. “Estamos orgullosos de todos y cada uno de los estudiantes que participaron en la competencia este año”, dijo Julian Spearman, coordinador de Actividades Estudiantiles. “Pasaron semanas practicando y preparándose para este día”. Este año el evento contó con dos competencias diferentes: una para las escuelas en la región norte y otra para la región sur, permitiendo así que participara…

Submitted by Lennon Formaggini Students from across Dallas ISD showcased their talents in various subjects, including mathematics, writing, spelling, and science at the annual Elementary University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academic Competitions, sponsored by Student Activities. “We are proud of each and every student who participated in this year’s UIL competition,” said Julian Spearman, Student Activities coordinator. “They spent weeks practicing and preparing for this day.” This year’s event featured two separate competitions, one for schools in the north region and another for schools in the south, allowing a total of 1,845 students from 108 campuses to participate. After a full…

Por tercer año consecutivo, los estudiantes de School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center se llevaron primer lugar en cada categoría de la competencia Texas Math & Science Coaches Association State Meet. Tres graduandos también ganaron becas por sus excepcionales puntajes acumulados individuales. Dallas ISD envió a 211 estudiantes de 12 preparatorias al encuentro, donde compitieron en cuatro categorías: sentido numérico, matemáticas, aplicaciones de calculadora y ciencias. Julie Majewski-Smith, directora ejecutiva de TMSCA y organizadora del torneo estatal, atribuye el éxito de SEM al esfuerzo de sus estudiantes y profesores. “La permanencia de la participación estudiantil…

As the school year draws to a close, Dallas ISD is shining a spotlight on thousands of high-achieving students whose dedication to academic excellence and college readiness has set them apart. More than 10,000 students were recently honored by Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D., as part of the prestigious Dallas ISD Scholars Program. This elite recognition is awarded to students in grades seven through 12 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and the potential for future success in higher education. “I offer my personal congratulations to all of you this evening, and I thank you, students, for your award-winning academic accomplishments,”…

For the third year in a row, the School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center swept the Texas Math & Science Coaches Association State Meet, earning first place in every category. Three graduating seniors also earned scholarships for their outstanding individual cumulative scores. Dallas ISD sent 211 high school students from 12 campuses to the TMSCA High School State Meet, where they competed in four categories: number sense, mathematics, calculator applications, and science. Julie Majewski-Smith, TMSCA executive director and state tournament organizer, attributes Townview SEM’s success to the hard work of both their students and coaches.…

Jabari T. no es cualquier estudiante. Cuando cruce el escenario, habrá logrado grandes avances hacia su carrera como ingeniero mecánico. Se graduará de Justin F. Kimball High School esta primavera no solo con el diploma de preparatoria, sino también con un grado asociado por parte de Dallas College. “Me gusta aprender sobre cómo funcionan las máquinas”, dijo Jabari, con los ojos brillantes de curiosidad. “De pequeño, me encantaba el programa ‘Thomas & Friends’. Me fascinaban los trenes. Me asombraba que se pueda convertir el agua hirviente en energía para viajar por todo el país”. Esa fascinación infantil se volvió…

Jabari T. is no ordinary student. By the time he crosses the stage, he’ll already be steps ahead on his path to becoming a mechanical engineer. He is set to graduate from Justin F. Kimball High School this spring, not only with his high school diploma but also with an associate degree from Dallas Community College. “I like learning about how any machine works,” Jabari said, his eyes lighting up with curiosity. “When I was little, I loved watching ‘Thomas & Friends.’ Trains fascinated me. It always amazed me how we turn boiling water into the power to travel across…