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Sixth graders from across Dallas ISD represented 20 countries at this year’s Model UN Conference held at Ellis Davis Field House in early May. Leading up to the conference, the students worked on developing their skills in research, public speaking, reading, writing, problem-solving, and participating as global citizens. They came to the conference prepared to have fun and engage with fellow students to exchange ideas and knowledge about their respective countries. The students practiced their leadership and teaching skills as they “toured” the countries represented. “As the sixth-grade students engage at the MUN conference, they begin to understand the necessary…

Dallas ISD’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics League teams have experienced great success this year. FIRST has several levels of competitive robotics and several of the district’s teams have flourished at all levels with advances to regionals, state, and the World Championship. FLL Explore (K-3) Elementary World Bid Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary School’s “LEGO Elites,” team #27819, won the Challenge Solution Award at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore World Championship held in Houston last month. The Challenge Solution Award is given to teams with excellent problem-solving skills to create innovative and helpful solutions to…

La temporada de graduaciones es para las familias una oportunidad para celebrar los logros, el esfuerzo y la dedicación de los estudiantes. Para celebrar a los graduados que comienzan el siguiente capítulo en sus vidas, Dallas ISD comparte con ustedes sus increíbles historias.  Visite nuestra página web y nuestras redes sociales durante todo el mes de mayo para conocer a los estudiantes destacados. Usted también puede compartir la historia de su estudiante de último año de la siguiente manera: Publique la historia de su hijo en las redes sociales y etiquete a Dallas ISD en Facebook, Instagram o Twitter. Envíe…

Grad Goals: From the workshop to the workforce! Seagoville High School senior, Elia Perez, found her passion for welding while helping her dad. Now, she is on her way to making her mark in a male dominated trade. Learn more about her story and the unique welding program at Seagoville High School. To share your unique graduation story, visit our website and stay tuned on our social media channels to see other Dallas ISD students we are highlighting throughout May. You can also share your grad’s story by: Posting your grad’s story on social media and tagging Dallas ISD on…

Graduation season is a time for family and friends to celebrate the accomplishments, hard work, and dedication of students. In a salute to graduates embarking on the next chapter of their lives, Dallas ISD is celebrating seniors graduating this year by sharing their incredible stories. Throughout the month of May, visit our website and social media sites to see who we are highlighting. You can also share your grad’s story by: Posting your grad’s story on social media and tagging Dallas ISD on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter Submitting their story here for a chance to be featured  Posting their story…

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 42 individuals into its membership. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to our 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 for the sixth class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame are open…

Una coalición de distritos escolares y defensores de las escuelas públicas hizo sonar la alarma “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” hoy para pedir a padres, maestros, miembros del personal de los distritos y demás, que se comuniquen con los legisladores estatales para pedir que las escuelas públicas de Texas reciban más fondos. Si bien solo queda un mes más en la sesión legislativa de Texas, todavía hay tiempo para que los legisladores asignen más fondos del excedente récord de $32.7 mil millones del estado a la educación pública. Se invita a que todos los que apoyen a las escuelas públicas tomen 15 segundos para acceder a este enlace link y enviar una solicitud a sus legisladores estatales individuales pidiendo más fondos para la educación…

A grassroots coalition of school districts and public school advocates sounded a “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” alarm today to urge parents, teachers, district team members and other supporters to contact state lawmakers about providing more funding for Texas public schools.While there is only one month left in the Texas legislative session, there is still time for lawmakers to allocate more of the state’s record $32.7 billion surplus to public education.Supporters of public schools are encouraged to take 15 seconds to access this link that will send a request to their individual state lawmakers seeking more funding for public education.“We appreciate that lawmakers have…

Dallas ISD celebra el liderazgo transformador de las escuelas reconociendo a los directores estelares de todo el distrito. Conozca al finalista a director de año 2022–2023 Gayle Rodgers, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy. Julie Singleton se graduó de Texas Tech University con una licenciatura en ciencias en educación y de Lubbock Christian University con una maestría en educación en liderazgo educativo, está completando su séptimo año como directora en Central Elementary School. Singleton empezó su carrera educativa hace 29 años y ha desempeñado un papel de liderazgo en Dallas ISD por 22 años. Ha mejorado el rendimiento académico de los…

Dallas ISD celebra el liderazgo transformador de las escuelas reconociendo a los directores estelares de todo el distrito. Conozca al finalista a director de año 2022–2023 Gayle Rodgers, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy. Gayle Ferguson Rodgers es la directora fundadora de Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, una preparatoria de Early College en la división Choice/Magnet. Ha sido una maestra urbana en Dallas ISD por 31 años. Sus años más gratificantes han sido como directora en preparatorias Early College (ECHS por sus siglas en inglés). El programa ECHS está especialmente diseñado para los estudiantes cuyas familias no acudieron a la universidad…