Author: The Hub

Submitted by Joseph Medaris, principal at Lee A. McShan Jr. Elementary School In Dallas ISD’s Lee A. McShan Jr. Elementary—one of the unique schools with a diverse community—there exists a dedicated school counselor whose mission goes beyond the conventional boundaries of education. Maria Araceli Slette, a passionate advocate for empowering young minds, takes on the extraordinary task of guiding students from different corners of the world, helping them navigate the path from kindergarten to fifth grade, and ultimately, preparing them for college and career success starting at elementary school. Slette believes that the journey to college and career readiness begins in…

Presentado por Todd Lamb, Dallas ISD Athletics Communications Coordinator Dallas ISD nombró a nuevos coordinadores deportivos y entrenadores principales de fútbol americano para Thomas Jefferson High School (TJ) y Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation. Bobby Estes, Thomas Jefferson High School Durante la temporada de fútbol americano de 2023, Estes fungió como coordinador deportivo interino en TJ, además de entrenador principal. Aunque se había jubilado, regresó el pasado junio como coordinador defensivo, pero pronto pasó a ser el entrenador interino en julio. El año pasado, el equipo de fútbol americano, los Patriots, terminó la temporada 1-9. Su carrera de…

Dallas ISD’s acclaimed student-hosted television shows, “School Zone Dallas” and “Zona Escolar de Dallas,” are returning after nearly a decade. Each episode of “School Zone Dallas” and “Zona Escolar de Dallas” (“School Zone Dallas” in Spanish) will provide an insider’s perspective on different Dallas ISD campuses and programs. “School Zone Dallas” will air on NBC at 5 p.m. on Saturdays starting Feb. 3. The Spanish version, “Zona Escolar de Dallas,” is set to air on Telemundo every Saturday in March, but will be live on Dallas ISD’s YouTube channel beginning Feb. 3. Originally premiering in October 2002, the show quickly…

Students at Wilmer-Hutchins High School are learning how to be self-sufficient gentlemen through the school’s new Esquire Club. Teaching beyond lessons in a traditional classroom setting, the Esquire Club imparts life skills to students through various engaging workshops and activities. Led by Head Assistant Basketball Coach Mauldin, students learn practical skills such as tying a tie, changing a tire, excelling in interviews, and financial planning. “Mr. Mauldin told me he had something brewing to help change the lives of the young men at Hutch who may not have the guidance back at home,” Brayden B., Wilmer-Hutchins senior, said. “So far,…

Submitted by Todd Lamb, Dallas ISD Athletics Communications Coordinator Dallas ISD appointed new athletic coordinators and head football coaches for Thomas Jefferson High School (TJ) and Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation. Bobby Estes, Thomas Jefferson High School During the 2023 football season, Estes served as TJ’s interim athletic coordinator and head football coach. He came out of retirement last June to be the school’s defensive coordinator but soon became the interim coach in July. Last year, TJ’s football team, the Patriots, finished with a 1-9 record. Estes’ career in high school football spans 37 years including coaching positions…

Estas próximas elecciones primarias del 5 de marzo pueden ser las más importantes para la educación pública en la historia de Texas. Es por eso que le pido a todos los maestros, a todos los miembros del equipo de los distritos escolares, a todos los padres, abuelos, a todos nuestros familiares, y a todas las personas que conocemos, que voten en estas elecciones primarias, especialmente en las contiendas para la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado Estatal de Texas. Casi el 90% de los niños de Texas, 5.4 millones en total, asisten a escuelas públicas. Nuestros hijos no pueden votar,…

This coming primary election on March 5 may be the most important for public education in Texas history.  That’s why I am asking every teacher, every school district team member, every parent, every grandparent, every one of our family members, everyone we know to vote in this primary election, especially in races for the Texas House of Representatives and State Senate. About 90% of Texas children—5.4 million in all—attend public schools. Our children can’t vote, so we must.  Here are the facts:  Just 3% of voters who vote in Texas primaries elect who govern the other 97%. That means that…

Dallas ISD cuenta con la STEM Expo más grande de Texas y, este año, se celebran sus 10 años de historia. La STEM Expo es más que solo una feria de ciencias: es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes investiguen, diseñen y creen actividades y proyectos de la vida real en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas. Además, participan varios departamentos y escuelas del distrito, así como socios industriales y académicos. Crystal Alexander ha sido la mujer tras bastidores desde que se organizó la primera STEM Expo en la primavera de 2014. Alexander, quien ha trabajado en el distrito por 23…

La generación 2023–2024 del Salón Deportivo de la Fama ostenta nueve individuos legendarios que han tenido un impacto fundamental en los deportes en el distrito y más allá. La ceremonia de reconocimiento está prevista para el 12 de abril en el W Hotel en Dallas. Los nuevos ingresados de este año son: Rickey Dixon – Back defensivo excepcional de Wilmer-Hutchins High School que fue ingresado en la Sala de la Fama de Fútbol Americano Universitario. Jimmy Gales – Entrenador excepcional de básquetbol de South Oak Cliff High School y la Universidad del Norte de Texas Don E. King Jr. -…

The 2023-2024 Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame class boasts nine legendary individuals who have made a fundamental impact on sports in the district and beyond. The induction ceremony is slated for April 12 at the W Hotel in Dallas. This year’s class of inductees includes: Rickey Dixon – Wilmer-Hutchins High School standout defensive back and College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Jimmy Gales – South Oak Cliff High School and University of North Texas high-achieving basketball coach.  Don E. King Jr. – Justin F. Kimball High School and Southern Methodist University All-American quarterback and former NFL player.  Lisa Langston…