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Submitted by Shendolyn C. Anderson, Computer Science and Technology coordinator  In collaboration with the Next Steps Initiative, Microsoft recently hosted its second Dallas ISD Middle School Day to empower the next generation of innovators.  Over 150 scholars were treated to a day filled with rigorous activities centered around technology, computer science, and engineering.  “The Computer Science and Technology Department continues to ignite the flames of our young scholars by providing engaging student experiences that develop the whole child,” said Shendolyn Anderson, coordinator of the Computer Science and Technology department. “This initiative aligns with our district’s goal of providing students with…

Submitted by Student Activities Department Over 2,000 elementary school students visited Skyline High School to participate in the spring University Interscholastic League A+ competition. Hosted by the Student Activities Department, the annual competition provides elementary students the opportunity to compete in various academic events, including: Chess  Puzzles Creative writing Dictionary skills Listening Maps Graphs and charts Number sense Ready writing Science Social studies Spelling Storytelling High fives and encouraging words could be seen and heard throughout Skyline High School as the students walked in and out of the competition sites throughout the day. Support from coaches fosters a love of…

Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts’ Mock Trial team is continuing to make waves on the national scene. Eryn Anum (Theatre, 2025), Audrey Buehler (Theatre, 2025), Molly Chakery (Theatre, 2024), Isabel Gameros (Theater, 2024), Maxine Louthan (Theatre 2025), Erin Mansour (Theatre 2025), Ellie Oddo (Visual, 2026), and Abigail Smith, (Theatre 2027), recently placed second out of 48 schools in the 2024 National High School Mock Trial Competition in Pennsylvania.  The National High School Mock Trial Championship is the ultimate law-related education experience for the best and brightest high school students in the U.S. The program is…

Escrito por Darius A., estudiante de periodismo de Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy El 4 de abril, se escuchó a más de 20,000 fanáticos en el American Airlines Center aplaudir al grupo musical estudiantil de Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, que cantó “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Este evento muy anticipado es la culminación de un año escolar increíble para el grupo. Entre sus actuaciones destacadas se mencionan la graduación del Departamento de Policía de Dallas, el Festival Multicultural de Dallas ISD y una en NorthPark Center. El director del grupo, Dustin Barksdale, maestro del año 2023–2024 de BOMLA y también fan…

Written by Darius A., journalism student from Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy On April 4, over 20,000 fans could be heard cheering throughout the American Airlines Center as the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy  Glee Club High School Varsity Ensemble sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” This anticipated trip caps off an incredible school year for the varsity ensemble highlighted by performances at the Dallas Police Department Graduation, Dallas ISD Multicultural Festival, and North Park Center. Director Dustin Barksdale, BOMLA’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year and fellow Mavericks fan, expressed his excitement for this incredible opportunity. “I have been looking forward to…

Submitted by Anne Howell, demonstration teacher at Dan D. Rogers Elementary School For bus driver Tamara Franklin, creating a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere in her vehicle is all in a day’s work. Which, for the past two years, has meant adorning her special education bus to match seasonal holidays and special events. “I started last Halloween,” Franklin said. “I decorate my home, and I saw that some drivers put stickers around, so I thought ‘I’m going to decorate the whole bus!’” That year, students entered the bus the next morning to find spider webs, skulls and a ghost inside. “They…

Contribución especial de Anne Howell, maestra en Dan D. Rogers Elementary School Para la conductora Tamara Franklin, fomentar un ambiente acogedor y alegre en el autobús es cosa de cada día. Esto, durante los últimos dos años, ha implicado adornar el autobús de educación especial con decoraciones de días festivos y eventos notables. “Empezó el pasado Halloween”, dijo Franklin. “Mi casa sí la suelo decorar, pero cuando vi que algunos conductores le ponían unas cuantas calcomanías al autobús, ¡decidí decorar mi bus entero!”. El día después, los estudiantes subieron al autobús y lo vieron lleno de telarañas, calaveras y un…

Presentado por el departamento de atletismo de Dallas ISD Ya se aceptan nominaciones para la próxima generación que ingresará a la Sala de la Fama Deportiva de Dallas ISD. Desde su inicio en 2017, 51 individuos han ingresado en la Sala de la Fama, la cual reconoce a quienes han hecho contribuciones significativas a los históricos programas deportivos de preparatoria del distrito. Se pueden enviar nominaciones en tres categorías: exalumno deportista de Dallas ISD, antiguo entrenador en Dallas ISD y contribuyentes. Los nominados deben representar la cima de la deportividad, la conducta ética y el carácter moral. Se aceptarán nominaciones…

Submitted by Dallas ISD Athletics department Nominations are now being accepted for the next class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame. Since its creation in 2017, the Hall of Fame has welcomed 51 individuals into its membership. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the district’s storied high school athletic programs.  Individuals may be nominated in one of three categories: past Dallas ISD  student-athlete, former Dallas ISD coach, and contributors. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character. Nominations will be open through Wednesday, July 17.…

Dallas ISD está tomando medidas preventivas en las asignaciones monetarias del presupuesto de 2024–2025, priorizando a las personas y al apoyo estudiantil a la hora de tomar decisiones a pesar de que el estado no proveerá fondos adicionales. Actualmente, el distrito recibe una asignación monetaria básica de $5800 por estudiante de parte del estado. Debido a la inflación y a que no habrá nuevos fondos, esto resulta en un apremio al presupuesto del distrito. “Los fondos nunca serán una excusa en Dallas ISD para no brindar una educación segura y de calidad a los estudiantes”, dijo la superintendente de Dallas…