Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center implemented a military-like program where every student can strive to become a campus role-model and earn their stripes. SLAC – which stands for service, leadership, academics and courage – teaches accountability and discipline to every student at the school through a performance-based rank structure and introduces the students to various career choices. “I believe that the SLAC Program has decreased the amount of referrals and suspensions in our campus, and also gives recognition to the students who are doing good,” Myles said. All Dunbar students, from kindergarten through fifth grade, wear a badge with a…
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Students and staff at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary kicked off spring break with a campus-wide Catapult Design Challenge. Rebecca Ajuluchukwu, a campus instructional coach, is one of the main organizers of this project. Before working at Hawthorne Elementary, she taught middle school and organized a similar activity for her students. Ajuluchukwu recalls how much her former students enjoyed this project and decided to bring it to her current campus. We spoke with her about the purpose of this activity. Why did you organize the Catapult Challenge? This year, more than ever, we wanted to give the kids an opportunity to apply…
March is Social Work Appreciation Month, and it’s a time to thank the outstanding social workers in Dallas ISD who help families every day. Dallas ISD Mental Health Services has over 25 social workers who serve as licensed mental health clinicians, and the Dallas ISD Special Education Department has five social workers who assist families. Across both departments, these staff members are advocates and changemakers who support the health and wellbeing of children and families. “Their work is critical in ensuring our students have every opportunity to succeed, both at school and at home,” said Dianna Smoot, executive director of…
The application window is now open for students interested in joining the Oliver Wendell Holmes Humanities and Communications Academy family. Click here to apply! On her journey toward getting second place in the Dallas ISD spelling bee and then fifth place in the Dallas Regional Spelling Bee, Tanaya Walker thought several times about giving up. The Oliver W. Holmes Humanities/Communications Academy eighth-grader spent countless hours with her mentor, Jessica Govan, studying page after page of hard-to-spell words. And when she learned that the county spelling bee would be virtual, she wished she could compete on-stage in person. But Walker kept going and,…
¡El hogar es donde creces, aprendes, descubres y donde siempre eres bienvenido… y para generaciones de estudiantes, personal y exalumnos, el Dallas ISD lo es – es su hogar! Cada día, nuestra diversa población estudiantil se beneficia de infinitas oportunidades de sobresalir, desde programas académicos innovadores hasta oportunidades deportivas excepcionales y mucho más. Un personal dedicado, muchos de los cuales crecieron en el distrito o simplemente lo llaman ahora su hogar, labora para contribuir y ayudar a forjar la mente de los jóvenes. Tambien, sentimos orgullo del gran número de exalumnos que ahora contribuyen de manera considerable al éxito de…
Home is where you grow, learn and discover and where you are always welcome … and for generations of students, staff and alumni, Dallas ISD is that place – it is home! Every day, our diverse population of students has infinite opportunities to excel—from innovative academic programs to outstanding athletic opportunities and so much more. Dedicated staff, many of whom grew up in the district or simply now call it home, have returned to give back and help shape young minds. Not to mention a long line of alumni who are now major contributors to the success of our city.…
El administrador de elecciones del condado de Dallas, Michael Scarpello, recuerda a los votantes elegibles que la fecha límite de registro para la Elección Conjunta del sábado, 1 de mayo de 2021 es el jueves, 1 de abril de 2021. Para aceptar los registros de última hora, el Departamento de Elecciones extenderá su horario normal en la semana del 29 de marzo de 2021 de 7:00 am a 7:00 pm. Además, en el sábado 27 de marzo y el domingo 28 de marzo, el Departamento de Elecciones unirá fuerzas con los Dallas Mavericks, Univision y el Dallas Morning News para…
Dallas County Elections Administrator Michael Scarpello reminds eligible voters that the registration deadline for the Saturday, May 1, 2021 Joint Election is Thursday, April 1, 2021. In order to accept any last minute registrations, the Elections Department will extend its normal hours to 7:00 am to 7:00 pm the week of March 29, 2021. In addition, on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, the Elections Department will join forces with the Dallas Mavericks, Univision, and the Dallas Morning News to run a drive through a voter registration site where people can register to vote without having to get out…
Aun con las dificultades de aprendizaje causadas por la pandemia, los datos muestran que los estudiantes que asisten a prekínder en Dallas ISD se desempeñan a un nivel más alto que aquellos que no asistieron a prekínder en el distrito. La pandemia del covid-19 ha afectado el aprendizaje en general este año escolar. Sin embargo, los datos muestran que los estudiantes de kínder que asistieron a prekínder actualmente están logrando resultados más altos en lectura y pruebas de vocabulario que los estudiantes que no asistieron a prekínder. Los funcionarios del distrito informaron a la Junta Escolar de los beneficios del…
Lenguaje Dual 2.0 le ayudará a Dallas ISD a continuar por el camino del éxito como el distrito urbano de mejor rendimiento en Texas para estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés. Como parte de Lenguaje Dual 2.0, en el distrito se empezarán a impartir matemáticas, ciencias y ciencias sociales en inglés y en español, en lugar de enseñar matemáticas en inglés y ciencias y ciencias sociales en español para El distrito aprovechará el año escolar 2021-2022 para planificar “Lenguaje Dual 2.0” antes de lanzarlo el próximo ciclo escolar. Por otra parte, Dallas ISD tiene planeado duplicar la participación de estudiantes afroamericanos…