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Dallas ISD’s Homeless Education Program (HEP) is committed to finding new ways to build strong relationships with the district’s staff, students and families. For this reason, the program is being added to the second phase of implementation of the Let’s Talk! Initiative. Students and families that face housing insecurity—particularly in the context of COVID-19—can click here or visit the HEP website to submit their questions, concerns, suggestions, etc. A representative of Homeless Education Program will then be notified and will reply in a timely manner. “The Homeless Education Program is excited to be included as part of the Let’s Talk!…

Angelina Solís, a pesar de haberse enfrentado a varios obstáculos, ha perseverado y se graduará dentro del 15 % superior de su generación de Bryan Adams High School, y asistirá a Texas A&M University con becas en el otoño.  Solís cursaba el 10o grado, participaba en Leadership Academy y tocaba el redoble en la banda de marcha, cuando, sin la menor sospecha, su familia recibió una orden de desalojo y tuvieron que regresar a su ciudad natal de Fort Wayne, Indiana, de un momento al otro.  “Teníamos dificultades, pero mi mamá nunca dejó que lo sintiéramos”, dijo Solís. “Tuve solo…

Seventy-two outstanding graduating seniors have earned a total of $180,000 Dallas ISD Superintendent’s Scholarships. Each recipient receives $2,500 to go toward costs at the college or university of their choice. Selection for the Superintendent’s Scholarship Program is based on need, character, grades, recommendations and the promise of future success. The scholarships are funded with proceeds from the annual Superintendent’s Golf Tournament. The scholarship recipients are: Meanwhile, three seniors each earned Sulentic Family Foundation Scholarships, which provide $10,000 toward the cost of college. The scholarship recipients are:

To prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement coursework, Advanced Academic Services is sponsoring an AP Virtual Boot Camp for any student enrolled in AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language, and AP Human Geography for the 2020-2021 school year.  Students will build on writing and math skills, develop content knowledge, and learn AVID strategies to navigate through the coursework.  The AP Virtual Boot Camp will take place: Aug. 3-5, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 3 sessions daily Students who attend the AP Virtual Boot Camp will receive the following materials: TI 84 Plus CE graphing calculators…

Además de las comidas para llevar que proporciona el distrito en casi 40 escuelas, Brighter Bites distribuirá 750 bolsas de frutas y verduras frescas en siete escuelas, cada jueves, de 8 a.m. a 9 a.m. Se repartirán las bolsas en las siguientes escuelas: Bryan Adams High School Billy Earl Dade Middle School Héctor García Middle School Molina High School Skyline High School Sam Tasby Middle School Wilmer-Hutchins High School

“Siento que se nos arrebató el final de nuestra experiencia de preparatoria. Aún así, estoy agradecido de poder graduarme, ya que no todos tienen la oportunidad de obtener una educación”, dice William Alexander García, estudiante de 12º grado en H. Grady Spruce High School. García forma parte del grupo PeerForward recién formado en Spruce con el fin de ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender sobre los siguientes pasos después de graduarse. También es parte del equipo varsity de fútbol y del equipo de tenis. La crisis causada por el covid-19 transformó la vida de los estudiantes, según García. “No poder…

“I feel that the ending of our high school experience was taken from us. However, I’m still grateful that I will be able to graduate, as not everyone has the opportunity to receive an education,” says William Alexander Garcia, a senior at H. Grady Spruce High School. Garcia is part of the PeerForward group that was newly introduced to Spruce to help students learn more about the next steps to take after after high school. He’s also part of the varsity soccer team and tennis team. The COVID-19 crisis transformed seniors’ daily lives, Garcia says. “Not being able to see…

Varios estudiantes de primaria de Dallas ISD crearon obras de arte motivadoras para la comunidad de una residencia local para personas mayores. La residencia Edgemere recibió más de 210 cartas, proyectos de arte y videos con mensajes alentadores. “Simplemente les pedimos a los maestros que pusieran a sus alumnos a crear obras de arte, a escribir cartas, a hacer videos o cualquier cosa que desearan crear para mostrar afecto a los residentes”, explicó Erinn D. Wilcots, gerente del departamento Servicios Académicos Avanzados de Dallas ISD. “Dejamos que los estudiantes utilizaran su imaginación para crear el proyecto y así, ellos idearon…

In addition to the district providing a week’s worth of bulk grab-and-go meals at nearly 40 schools, Brighter Bites are distributing an additional 750 fresh produce boxes between 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at eight schools every Thursday. The schools offering the fresh produce boxes to families are: Bryan Adams High School Billy Earl Dade Middle School Adamson High School Spruce High School Molina High School Skyline High School Sam Tasby Middle School Wilmer-Hutchins High School

Dallas Public Library’s SMART Summer with Mayor Johnson will kick off as scheduled May 30, with incentives and prizes to encourage reading and at-home virtual learning experiences. “With the libraries closed and the school year disrupted, this program is more important than ever,” said Jo Giudice, Director of Libraries. “We feel an extra responsibility to help young people have fun while keeping their skills sharp over the summer, and we are rising to the challenge.” Online registration is now open at www.dallaslibrary.org/smartsummer. Students 18 and younger who read, or are read to, at least 20 minutes a day earn a…