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Citing his leadership navigating the school district’s students, families, and employees through the challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, Dallas Business Journal has named Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa one of its Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020. Among Hinojosa’s accomplishments lauded in the award are his collaboration with the Texas Education Agency, the governor, county and health officials to maintain instruction in the early weeks of the pandemic, developing a plan to bring employees back and open schools in a safe environment, playing a leading role as an advocate for connectivity for students, and working to establish the delivery of…

The Transportation Referral Incentive Supplemental earning is designed to compensate Dallas ISD employees that refer external candidates to the Transportation Department for full-time driver positions. Eligibility for the incentive requires the candidate to notify Human Capital Management at the time of hire of any referral via the official referral form, and prior to their official start date as part of their on-boarding process. The newly hired driver must reach 45 drive days based on the 185-work day calendar for the driver referrer to qualify for the payment. The supplemental earning amount is $200.

Lights On Afterschool es un gran evento que celebran los proveedores de servicios extraescolares con los estudiantes el tercer jueves de octubre a nivel nacional. Este es un día para que los estudiantes compartan las increíbles actividades en las que participan todos los días después de clases. The Afterschool Alliance lanzó la celebración en octubre de 2000 en 1,200 comunidades y, hasta la fecha, más de 8,000 eventos se realizan este día. El Departamento de Oportunidades de Aprendizaje Extendido (ELO) de Dallas ISD se enorgullece de ofrecer programas enriquecedores, empoderadores e interactivos a los estudiantes, lo que los mantiene interesados…

Gracias a una subvención de la Fundación Educativa de Dallas, el distrito lanzará una iniciativa llamada “Yo importo, nosotros importamos, las palabras importan” con la que se preparará a los maestros para usar textos culturalmente auténticos escritos por autores afroamericanos para ayudar a los estudiantes a verse reflejados en los libros que leen. El programa tiene como objetivo aumentar el rendimiento de los estudiantes afroamericanos en lectura y acercarlos a la instrucción de lectura en voz alta. La capacitación profesional es parte del apoyo de la División de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje para los esfuerzos de Equidad Racial que se están…

Dallas ISD, Big Thought, Dallas Afterschool y el Departamento de Parques y Recreación comparten resultados de un estudio de seis años en el cual participan llamado Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI). A través de un proceso de revisión nacional, Dallas fue seleccionada como una de las seis comunidades para participar en la iniciativa. PSELI comenzó en 2016 para investigar cómo ayudar a los niños a desarrollar habilidades socioemocionales. Los resultados señalan la importancia de las habilidades socioemocionales como la colaboración, la perseverancia, la fijación de metas y el autocontrol, para tener éxito académico y profesional. Estas habilidades se van desarrollando con el tiempo…

En la actualización más reciente de las autoridades de salud del condado no se hizo ninguna recomendación para las escuelas, más allá de garantizar que se continúe siguiendo los protocolos de seguridad. Si bien Dallas ISD está tomando medidas extraordinarias para garantizar la seguridad de los estudiantes, en este momento un retorno al aprendizaje virtual al 100% no es una opción según las pautas de la Agencia Educativa de Texas. Para solicitar una exención y extender el aprendizaje virtual más allá de las primeras cuatro semanas de instrucción, Dallas ISD habría tenido que presentar una solicitud antes del 5 de…

“In the most recent update from the county health authorities, no recommendation was made for schools beyond ensuring that they continue to follow safety protocols. While Dallas ISD is taking extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of students, at this time a 100% return to virtual learning is not an option per Texas Educational Agency guidelines. To request a waiver to extend virtual learning beyond the first four weeks of instruction, Dallas ISD would have needed to apply by Oct. 5, when the county was at the orange level of infections. The agency now has restrictive requirements for districts to…

Lights On Afterschool is one of the best and brightest moments in afterschool that is celebrated the third Thursday in October nationwide by afterschool providers. This is a time for students to shine and share the amazing things they are involved in every day after the school bell rings.  It is a day that was launched by The Afterschool Alliance in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities and to date more than 8,000 events are held on this national day. The Dallas ISD Extended Learning Opportunities Department prides itself to offer programs that are engaging, enriching, and empowering to students…

For the fifth consecutive year, JCPenney is donating new uniforms and books to Dallas ISD students in partnership with Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities. The donation has become an annual tradition that in normal years includes a fashion show complete with school supplies and other goodies for students from the receiving schools. This year, due to the need to protect students and staff during the pandemic, the charity is delivering the uniforms and  books donated by KPMG to the campuses with little fanfare. Still, the donation is an impressive example of corporate citizenship, said Dallas ISD Acting Chief of Communications…

Dallas ISD, Big Thought, Dallas Afterschool and Dallas Park and Recreation share early lessons from a six-year national study they are participating in called the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI). Dallas was selected to be one of six communities to be part of the initiative via a competitive nationwide review process. PSELI was launched in 2016 to gain knowledge about how to help children develop SEL skills. Evidence points to the importance of social and emotional skills – including teamwork, persistence, goal-setting and self-control – for success in school and careers. These skills are developed over time and through repeated experiences in…