Earlier this week, the Dallas Education Foundation, in partnership with the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview Center, held a presentation ceremony on the step of Townview Center to award the inaugural Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Women Scholarship. Hanan Yousuf was shocked to hear her name as the recipient of the $10,000 scholarship award, but few at the Law Magnet were surprised. While most would agree that Yousuf, a first-generation American heading to Yale University is the definition of the word, being intrepid didn’t always come easy to Yousuf. “Coming from an immigrant family, there are a lot of…
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The Dallas Education Foundation, in partnership with the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview Center, held a presentation ceremony on the step of Townview Center to award the inaugural Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Women Scholarship, on May 3rd, 2021. Hanan Yousuf was shocked to hear her name as the recipient of the $10,000 scholarship award, but few at the Law Magnet were surprised. While most would agree that Yousuf, a first-generation American heading to Yale University is the embodiment of the word intrepid, being fearless didn’t always come easy to her. “Coming from an immigrant family, there are a…
The Special Education Department is excited to announce the Super Parent Academy event on Wednesday, May 19th. This past school year has been one of many challenges and has changed the way students communicate and interact in the classroom. During the Super Parent Academy, Dallas ISD leaders will address major concerns for parents that have arisen during the pandemic. Leaders will provide new insights, information and recommendations that can help parents navigate the difficulties of learning gaps, mental health awareness and self-care practices. Learning Gaps – The plan to address the lapse in learning that students have experienced over the…
Sam Hooper, one of Dallas ISD’s seven students participating in this year’s UIL Academic State Meet, won first place in the 4A Computer Science category. The student at School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center was also part of the school’s Computer Science Team, which won first place at state. Dallas ISD had seven students who qualified to compete at the UIL Academic State Meet that happened April 30 and May 1. Students who placed in the top three spots at the 4A & 5A UIL Academic Regional Meets qualified for the state competition and…
The Math Club at William B. Miller Elementary started in 2016 with 15 students being coached by Math teacher Elias Cabrera. Every year the school has participated in the TMSCA, Dallas ISD Invitational contests, as well as all the Math Olympiads. Club sessions are on Tuesdays and last two hours, from 3–5 p.m. In the TMSCA contests, the students usually reach the first positions in Number Sense, which consists of a test of only 10 minutes where students have to use mental calculations and shortcuts since the use of pencil and eraser is not allowed. Every year the Department of…
Mauricio García y Nancy Cázarez llevan dos años de casados y son padres orgullosos de una bebé de seis meses. Su historia comenzó en Annie Webb Blaton Elementary School, donde Cázarez era maestra de segundo grado y García, de primero. Juntos han trabajado un total de 25 años en Dallas ISD. Cázarez sigue trabajando en Blanton como maestra de tercer grado mientras que García, quien siempre llevará a Blanton en su corazón, ahora es coordinador en el Departamento de Lenguaje Dual del distrito. “Dallas ISD es nuestro hogar porque los dos estamos comprometidos a ayudar a los niños del distrito”,…
Mauricio García and Nancy Cazarez are proud new parents of a six-month-old baby, after being married for two years. Their story began at Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School, while Cazarez taught second grade and García first grade. Together, they have worked a total of 25 years in Dallas ISD. Cazarez remains a Blanton Bruin, teaching third grade, and while García remains a Blanton Bruin at heart, he’s now a coordinator for the district’s Dual Language Department. “Dallas ISD is home to us because we both serve with fidelity the children of Dallas ISD,” says García. “We worked together at Blanton…
Dallas ISD has named 21 nominees for the 2021 Principal of the Year awards! Principals are now voting on who they think they should win the award, which is broken down into three categories: elementary nominees, secondary nominees, and choice/magnet nominees. Elementary nominees (see a book of the nominees) Sonja Barnes – Brashear Elementary Sandra Barrios – Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary Reymundo Cervantes – Gonzalez PL Academy Lourdes Garduno – Winnetka Elementary Gloria Kennedy – Bayles Elementary Adrian Luna – Nathan Adams Elementary Stephanie McCloud – Umphrey Lee Elementary Maria Puentemejia – Botello Elementary Kimberly Richardson – Marsalis STEAM Academy…
Con el fin de resolver dudas de padres y maestros sobre la decisión del distrito de no administrar la Evaluación de Rendimiento en el Curso (ACP) del otoño y la primavera del año escolar 2020-2021, el Departamento de Liderazgo Escolar se dio a la tarea de contestar las preguntas más frecuentes al respecto. Para las últimas noticias sobre el ACP, visite nuestra página Nota Escolar en The Hub. ¿Qué es la Evaluación de Rendimiento en el Curso (ACP)? La Evaluación de Rendimiento en el Curso (ACP) es un examen acumulativo semestral que típicamente constituye el 15 % de la…
Dallas ISD es el hogar de los mejores educadores de la ciudad, quienes han sido héroes durante la pandemia de la covid-19. Esta semana, el distrito reconoció a tres de ellos como maestros del año de 2020-2021 en cada categoría gracias a su dedicación a la enseñanza y su compromiso a cambiar la vida de sus estudiantes. Los maestros del año son: Escuelas primarias: José Armendáriz, John J. Pershing Elementary School. Escuelas secundarias: Seneca Denman, Boude Storey Middle School. Escuelas de opción/magnet: Yonathan Tadesse, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet. Con el apoyo generoso de Central Market, el distrito reconoce la…