Author: The Hub

Skyline High School students Angelica D-L-T. and Janelly G. are headed to nationals after becoming the district’s first regional winners in the ExploraVision Competition. The competition, which is open to students from kindergarten to 12th grade, challenges students to research and design new technology to solve a problem of their choosing. Participants must explain how they will use technology to address the issue, outline the design process, and discuss its pros and cons. Each team also submits a prototype and sample web pages to market their concept. At Skyline, the winning project is an advanced technological contact lens known as…

La Semana Nacional del Subdirector se celebra del 7 al 11 de abril, y Dallas ISD está listo para reconocer a los líderes que marcan la diferencia todos los días. Estos líderes entregados dicen presente en las escuelas, donde priorizan el éxito de los estudiantes y los maestros. El 7 de abril, algunos subdirectores de cada región del distrito recibirán el Premio de Distinción por su dedicación y logros excepcionales. Los educadores que recibirán el premio han demostrado colaboración e innovación, y su ejemplar liderazgo ha mejorado de manera significativa el rendimiento escolar y dejado una huella positiva en la…

Dallas ISD está a la vanguardia de integrar la inteligencia artificial (IA) en los espacios educativos, lo que asegura que los educadores y estudiantes puedan aprovechar herramientas digitales de manera responsable y eficaz. Con el fin de repartir las herramientas de manera estratégica a los educadores y administradores, Dallas ISD invitó a representantes de varios departamentos del distrito para conformar un grupo especializado en IA. Angie Gaylord, jefa de asuntos académicos, presentó un informe a la superintendente y a la Junta Escolar sobre la IA con énfasis en la dedicación del distrito a la integración responsable de la IA en…

Dallas ISD is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into educational spaces, ensuring educators and students can leverage digital tools responsibly and effectively. To ensure a strategic, well-supported rollout of AI tools for instructional and administrative purposes, Dallas ISD brought representatives from multiple departments across the district together to form an AI task force.  Angie Gaylord, Chief Academic Officer, presented an AI-focused briefing to the superintendent and the Board of Trustees, emphasizing the district’s dedication to responsible AI integration across all levels. “We are at a crucial juncture with the convergence of PK-12 education and digital integration of…

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open, giving families access to a variety of Pre-K options across Dallas ISD.  Options for pre-K include partnership centers and choice programs. The district also offers free, scholarship-based, and tuition-based pre-K programs, with discounted tuition available for Dallas ISD team members. Research indicates that children who attend Pre-K learn to socialize with their peers, manage their emotions, and gain foundational academic skills to boost their lifetime learning potential. Additionally, studies show that kids who attend Pre-K are: 3.5 times more likely to be ready for kindergarten More likely to succeed in school…

Not only does Dallas ISD have the highest annual teacher retention rate in the region, but it also has the highest average teacher salary.  “Human Capital Management is committed to ensuring that Dallas ISD teacher salaries aggressively lead the state and regional markets by leveraging the Teacher Excellence Initiative compensation model”, said HCM Chief Robert Abel. The district also has the highest percentage of teachers making more than $70,000 and the highest percentage of teachers making more than $80,000 in Regions 10 and 11.  Statewide teacher compensation information, made available in March annually by the Texas Education Agency, provides opportunity…

For a group of third- and fourth-graders at C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School, reading during spring break paid off big time, and not just in the skills that they gained. Those who accumulated 400 minutes of reading in iReady also received a bicycle thanks to a donation from a community partner, Deloitte Big Give. Deloitte Big Give, a program of the Deloitte Foundation, donated bikes, blankets, teddy bears, and backpacks stuffed with school supplies. Renata Verástegui, a fourth grade teacher who led the spring break reading camp, said it was wonderful to see the students get rewarded because it was…

Contribución especial de Lennon Formaggini, Actividades Estudiantiles. Se sentían los gritos y aplausos en el auditorio con cada botón que pulsaban los últimos dos jugadores en cuanto empezaba la última partida del torneo de deportes electrónicos de primarias de Dallas ISD. De repente, en la pantalla se vio el mensaje: “El jugador 1 gana”, y Martin Weiss Elementary School fue de nuevo coronada campeona de “Super Smash Bros.”. “Se siente como una victoria compartida”, dijo Antonio Barnes, el entrenador de deportes electrónicos en Martin Weiss. “Me latía fuerte el corazón y sentía bombear la adrenalina como si fuera yo el…

National Assistant Principal Week is April 7 to 11, and Dallas ISD is ready to celebrate leaders who make a difference every day. These dedicated leaders are the boots on the ground at schools and prioritize student success and empower teachers.. On April 7, assistant principals will be awarded an Assistant Principal Award of Distinction for exceptional dedication and achievements within the various regional vertical teams. Educators who receive the award have demonstrated collaboration and innovation, and their exemplary leadership has significantly enhanced performance and positively impacted the school community. Between Friday, April 4, and Thursday, April 10, team members,…

Dallas ISD invita a las familias y a la comunidad a descubrir todas las opciones educativas que el distrito pone a su disposición en el próximo More Choice Expo. El evento, en el que cerca de 200 escuelas estarán representadas, realzará el compromiso del distrito con la excelencia, la innovación y la tradición. Los asistentes podrán explorar toda una variedad de programas, lo que incluye lenguaje dual, aprendizaje personalizado, STEM/STEAM, academias de liderazgo, Montessori, deportes de campeonato y actividades extracurriculares emocionantes. Los padres podrán inscribir a sus hijos para el año escolar 2025–2026 con la ayuda de aproximadamente 50 especialistas…