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Dallas ISD will build on the success as the highest achieving urban district in Texas for English learners by upgrading its dual language program. As part of “Dual Language 2.0,” the district will transition from teaching math in English and science and social studies in Spanish to teaching all three subjects in both English and Spanish. “Recent studies show that teaching math, science and social studies in both English and Spanish closes the gap for students in English much sooner and will give these students a lift,” said Richard Heffernan, executive director of the Bilingual ESL department. The district will…

Desde marzo de 2020, ha cambiado la manera como los maestros imparten la enseñanza y la forma en que aprenden los estudiantes. Este año, en vez de ofrecer un solo tipo de exámenes que sería conveniente únicamente para algunos maestros y estudiantes, se está ofreciendo a las escuelas una variedad de opciones, las cuales reflejan las características únicas de cada examen y la preferencia de los maestros de AP, coordinadores y líderes escolares. El horario de exámenes AP de 2021 ofrece tres periodos de administración. Estas fechas dan lugar a una enseñanza óptima y flexibilidad para los planteles. Administración 1:…

Dallas ISD’s innovative choice schools and programs are bringing students back home to the district. Over the past three years, 2,296 students left a charter, private or other school to attend a Dallas ISD transformation school or P-TECH. This brought nearly $14 million in recapture funds back to the district. “This shows that more and more families in the Dallas area are learning about everything we offer here in Dallas ISD,” Dallas ISD Chief of Strategic Initiatives Brian Lusk told trustees during a March 11 board briefing. “It’s clear that providing best-fit schools are resonating with families.” During the choice…

A survey of about 60,000 Dallas ISD students in grades 3–12 shows promising results that the district’s comprehensive efforts to focus on social and emotional learning is paying off. In three out of four categories, district students report having a more positive view than the average national student in areas such as social awareness and supportive relationships. Dallas ISD adopted an SEL policy in 2016. From respect agreements and weekly lessons to family engagement, SEL practices are built into instruction throughout the day. The district prioritized SEL during the pandemic for both at-home and on-campus learners. “We know that our…

Even with the learning challenges caused by the pandemic, data shows that students who attend Dallas ISD pre-K outperform students who do not attend district pre-K. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted student learning across the board this school year. However, data shows that kindergarten students who attended district pre-k last year are now scoring higher in reading and vocabulary assessments than students who didn’t attend pre-K. District officials briefed trustees on the pre-K gains during the March 11 board briefing. “When students come through our pre-K program, they are set up for better success in the future,” said Elena Hill,…

Una vez más, el distrito ofrecerá comida a los niños de 18 años y menores para el receso de primavera. Veintidós escuelas fueron seleccionadas estratégicamente para que los estudiantes puedan recoger comida fácilmente. Las escuelas distribuirán comidas el lunes, 15 de marzo, de 11:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., o hasta que se agoten. Se proveerá comida para una semana valorada en $80 por cada estudiante. Se incluirán siete desayunos, siete almuerzos, cinco cenas y cinco refrigerios. Visite dallasisd.org/fcns para más detalles. Escuelas donde se distribuirá comida: Ann Richards STEAM Academy L.G. Pinkston HS Benjamin Franklin International Academy Moisés E. Molina…

El Departamento de Salud y Educación Física STEM de Dallas ISD estrenó Dallas ISD on the MOVE!, una página con un calendario para hacer ejercicio.  Esta página fue creada para fomentar la actividad física y la salud de los estudiantes de Dallas ISD, ya sea que tomen clases presenciales o virtuales. La iniciativa utiliza un calendario mensual que proporcionará actividades a los padres y familias para promover la importancia de la salud y el bienestar. El calendario también da tiempo de descanso en el salón de clases. “Estamos contentos de presentar esto a la comunidad escolar”, dijo Barbara Johnson, directora…

La Fundación para la Educación de Dallas recibió una donación de $50,000 del miembro del Salón de la Fama de los Texas Rangers Michael Young para restaurar el Reverchon Park Ball Field, que servirá como el campo local para el equipo de béisbol Bulldogs de North Dallas High School. Muchos residentes de Dallas conocen al Sr. Young como un jugador de béisbol inmensamente talentoso cuya camiseta número 10 fue retirada por los Rangers en 2019. Aunque es un parque de importancia histórica para la comunidad, el estadio de béisbol de la era de 1920 necesita urgentemente reparaciones, entre las mejoras…

Since March 2020, the way teachers deliver instruction and the way students learn has fundamentally changed.  This year, rather than offering a single testing approach that would serve only some teachers and students well, a variety of testing options are being made available to campuses, reflecting the unique characteristics of each exam and preferences from AP teachers, coordinators, and school leaders. The 2021 AP Exam Schedule offers three administration windows. These dates will allow for optimal instruction and flexibility for campuses. Administration 1: May 3-7, 10-12, 14, and 17 – In School Paper and Pencil Administration 2: May 18-21, 24-28…

The Dallas Education Foundation received a $50,000 donation from Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Michael Young to restore the Reverchon Park Ball Field which will serve as the home field for the North Dallas High School Bulldogs baseball team. Many Dallas residents know Mr. Young as an immensely talented baseball player whose #10 jersey was retired by the Rangers in 2019. In addition to his incredible success on the field, Mr. Young is also a huge advocate for students with his Young Heroes Scholarship Program, the Michael Young Family Hispanic Scholarship Program, and the Michael Young Family Foundation. Even with deep roots and historic…