Entre engranajes giratorios y circuitos eléctricos, los equipos de robótica del distrito terminan otra temporada llena de victorias e innovación. Nuestros equipos están listos para la competencia global, donde aprovecharán las habilidades que han ido perfeccionando a lo largo del año escolar para dar su mejor esfuerzo. VEX Robotics Treinta y dos equipos de 17 escuelas de Dallas ISD avanzaron al campeonato estatal de VEX Robotics, de los cuales 11 continuarán al campeonato mundial de VEX Robotics del 25 de abril al 3 de mayo en el Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. FIRST en Texas Varios equipos de 15 escuelas…
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Más de 350 estudiantes de sexto grado de todo Dallas ISD representaron a 26 países durante el simulacro de conferencia de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en Ellis Davis Field House. En preparación para la conferencia, los estudiantes desarrollaron sus habilidades de investigación, oratoria, lectura, escritura y resolución de problemas. El día de la conferencia, se mostraron listos para divertirse y compartir con sus compañeros, así como intercambiar ideas y conocimientos sobre sus respectivos países. El propósito del simulacro de la conferencia de la ONU es que los estudiantes entiendan la colaboración que debe entablar la comunidad internacional…
Dallas ISD is taking proactive measures in building its 2024-2025 budget allotment, prioritizing people and student support in decision-making despite no additional state funding. Currently, the district receives a basic allotment of $5,800 per student from the state. With inflation and no new money, this continues to stress the district’s budget. “Money will never be an excuse in Dallas ISD in terms of providing our students a safe, quality education,” said Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D. Nonetheless, the district is actively taking steps to minimize disruptions to the learning environment. “If a health pathway is available at a Career…
¡Ya abrieron las inscripciones de prekínder a 12.º grado para el año escolar 2024–2025! Dallas ISD ofrece programas de matrícula gratis, becas, opciones con pago de matrícula, entre muchas más. Los estudios muestran que ir a prekínder es esencial para el desarrollo infantil y que los niños preescolares adquieren habilidades académicas fundamentales y socioemocionales como la empatía, la seguridad en uno mismo y la formación de relaciones interpersonales. Al impulsar su potencial de aprendizaje, los estudiantes de prekínder tienen más probabilidades de graduarse de la preparatoria y de asistir a la universidad.El Departamento de Aprendizaje Temprano realizará un evento de…
Registration for pre-K through 12th grade at Dallas ISD is now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. Dallas ISD offers various options for families like free tuition, scholarships, and tuition-based options. Studies show that pre-K plays a critical role in a child’s development and children who attend preschool acquire foundational academic skills and crucial social-emotional skills like empathy, confidence, and relationship building. By boosting their learning potential, students who attend pre-K are more likely to graduate from high school and attend college. The Early Learning department is hosting a Pre-K Pop-up Registration event on Saturday, April 20. Families will get hands-on…
Submitted by the Social Studies department The 2023-2024 State Mock Trial Competition unfolded over spring break, as Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, Woodrow Wilson High School, and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) engaged in fierce legal battles against schools from across Texas. All three schools advanced to the second day of competition. Woodrow Wilson claimed eighth place, while Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet secured a sixth-place finish. The Booker T. Washington HSPVA team emerged victorious, clinching the first-place title. Adding to the honor, Lola Saldana of Booker T. Washington HSPVA, earned second place…
Submitted by the Social Studies department Over 350 sixth-grade students across Dallas ISD represented 26 countries at this year’s Model United Nations (UN) Conference held at Ellis Davis Field House. Leading up to the conference, students worked on developing their research skills, public speaking, reading, writing, and problem-solving. They came to the conference prepared to have fun and engage with their peers, as well as exchange ideas and knowledge about their respective countries. The purpose of the Model UN conference is for students to understand the necessary collaboration that happens in the international community to respond to sustainable development goals…
Submitted by the Computer Science & Technology department With gears still spinning and circuits buzzing, the district’s competitive robotics teams are capping off another successful season of victories and innovation. At the global competition, teams will bring their A-game, leveraging the skills they’ve honed throughout the school year and putting forth their maximum effort. VEX Robotics Thirty-two teams from 17 Dallas ISD schools advanced to the VEX Robotics State Championship, with 11 of them securing spots in the upcoming VEX Robotics World Championship from April 25 to May 3 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. FIRST in Texas Several…
Representatives from Reliant Energy presented Dallas ISD’s Energy and Sustainability department with a $64,000 check to support the district’s ongoing efforts of energy efficiency. Reliant started a program in 2023 called “Responsive Economic Dispatch,” or RED, and when the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid is peaking high, it’s an incentive to reduce energy during peak periods. “The RED program compensates the district for turning down during peak times, which are the most polluting times,” said Annette Van Brunt, energy consultant to the district. “Not only does it help reduce the strain on the grid, the district is getting…
Submitted by Emily Davis on behalf of the Dallas Education Foundation Last year, Rachel Woods, the orchestra teacher at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, took a bold step and applied for the inaugural Heart of Teaching grant cycle from the Dallas Education Foundation. Little did she anticipate the profound impact this grant would have on her students and herself. Facilitated by the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, Woods’ grant, “Addressing Equity and Diversity in Texas Orchestras” increased access to high-quality, instrument-specific coaches who specialize in violin, viola, and cello. The coaches guided small groups of students on instrument-specific techniques…