A presentation to the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees detailed how a partnership with Apple is helping the district bring the tools of the 21st century to students. Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova said the partnership with Apple is helping to grow digital literacy among the district’s youngest learners using technology to enhance curriculum, coaching and instruction. “We know our little learners are growing up in a world that is vastly different than the one we grew up in,” Corodva said. “Many children learn to type their names before they learn to write.” Another part of this blended learning effort is…
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Debido a las condiciones del clima, el viernes, 12 de febrero, los maestros y estudiantes de Dallas ISD continuarán las clases virtualmente. Todos los empleados permanecerán trabajando desde sus casas. Para cancelaciones de eventos deportivos y otra información actualizada, visite www.dallasisd.org o síganos en nuestros medios sociales.
Due to inclement weather conditions, on Friday, Feb. 12, Dallas ISD teachers & students will continue virtual learning. All employees will remain working from home. For athletics cancellations & other updates, visit www.dallasisd.org or follow our social media channels.
A total of 21 Dallas ISD high school mock trial teams competed during the recent virtual Dallas Regional Mock Trial competition held on Jan. 15-16. Winning first place was the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet mock trial team. Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts placed second and third place went to the White Rock Mock Trial Team – a combination team consisting of students from Skyline and Bryan Adams High Schools. These three talented teams will represent Dallas ISD at the virtual state contest on March 4-6
Familias y personal de Dallas ISD, debido al mal clima que se anticipa, todos los maestros y estudiantes de Dallas ISD acudirán a clases de manera virtual mañana, jueves, 11 de febrero. Todos los demás empleados del distrito trabajarán remotamente desde casa. Los estudiantes y maestros que tengan dificultades técnicas para ingresar a la clase deben ponerse en contacto con el Módulo de Ayuda de tecnología llamando al (972) 925-5630 para recibir asistencia. Los empleados que se consideren esenciales recibirán una notificación de sus supervisores si se requiere que se presenten a trabajar en persona. Varios eventos deportivos se han…
Due to the anticipated inclement weather, all Dallas ISD teachers and students will attend classes remotely tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 11. All other district staff will work from home remotely. Students and teachers who experience technical difficulty logging into class should contact the IT Service Desk at (972) 925-5630 for assistance. Staff considered essential will be notified by their supervisors if they are required to report to work in person. Several athletic events are also cancelled. Please visit the Dallas ISD Athletics website and the district’s social media channels for more information. Other cancellations include vaccination registration events and magnet school…
Counseling Services, Post-Secondary Partnerships and Programs, and Dallas School Administrators Association will collaboratively host Dallas ISD’s FAFSA Day on Feb. 17. Three webinar sessions will be held throughout the day in English and Spanish and Seniors and their parents are welcome to attend this virtual event. Participants will understand what is FAFSA/TASFA and be able to receive assistance from an advisor in completing the application. In addition, Dallas ISD seniors will have an opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Dallas School Administrators Association. First Session: 10-11 a.m. (click here to register) Second Session: 2–3 p.m. (click here to…
Siemens anunció hoy que lanzará un programa de donación de computadoras portátiles, la más reciente iniciativa de la compañía para responder a la desigualdad en comunidades que no han recibido los mismos servicios. Siemenseligió a Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) at Fred F. Florence Middle School de Dallas ISD como la primera escuela en beneficiarse de este esfuerzo. La donación ayudará a que los estudiantes puedan continuar su educación virtualmente durante la pandemia de COVID-19. “Es fundamental que todos los estudiantes de Dallas tengan las herramientas que necesitan para triunfar en un mundo en constante cambio”, dijo el alcalde de…
Siemens today announced it will launch a laptop donation program, the latest company initiative to address equity in underserved communities. Siemens chose the Dallas Independent School District’s Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) at Fred F. Florence Middle School as the inaugural recipient. The donation will help ensure students can continue their education in virtual learning environments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is critical that all Dallas students have the tools they need to succeed in a fast-changing world,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said. “I am grateful that Siemens has stepped up to help close the digital divide by donating…
A partir del año escolar 2021-2022, los cursos de 6.o a 12.o grado considerados “pre-AP” serán conocidos como “cursos de honores”. La Junta Escolar aprobó el cambio recientemente para cumplir con los reglamentos del College Board. Mitch Morken, director del Departamento de Servicios Académicos Avanzados de Dallas ISD, hizo hincapié en que el contenido de dichos cursos no sufrirán ningún cambio. El Departamento de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje seguirá ofreciendo a los estudiantes cursos desafiantes y enriquecedores que requieren de trabajo de nivel avanzado. Tal como viene sucediendo, Dallas ISD seguirá fomentando la equidad al permitirles a todos los estudiantes que…