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Enviado por la Fundación Educativa de Dallas La Fundación Educativa de Dallas (DEF, por sus siglas en inglés), socio directo y designado, filantrópico y sin fines de lucro de Dallas ISD, realizó la tercera edición de la gala HeART of Teaching el 1 de noviembre en el histórico Longhorn Ballroom. Este año la gala contó con una nueva forma de unir a la comunidad de Dallas con Dallas ISD al formar dúos con maestros de baile de Dallas ISD y figuras de la ciudad durante una competencia amistosa titulada Bailando con las estrellas de Dallas. Se destacó a educadores de…

Submitted by The Dallas Education Foundation The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), the direct and designated, non-profit, philanthropic partner of Dallas ISD, hosted its third annual HeART of Teaching gala on Nov. 1 at the historic Longhorn Ballroom. This year’s gala featured an innovative way of uniting the Dallas community and Dallas ISD by partnering Dallas ISD dance teachers and notable Dallasites with a fun and friendly dance competition — Dancing with the Stars of Dallas.  Not only were Dallas ISD dance educators highlighted, but the energy of the evening was amplified with musical performances by teachers throughout the art disciplines…

As Dallas celebrates America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, the district continues to increase its recycling efforts in schools and other facilities. In the last five years alone, recycling in the district has increased from 12 percent to over 17 percent, according to Bryant Shaw, manager of the Energy and Sustainability Department. Since 2017, the district has also had a 52% decrease in trash going to the landfill. In 2015, Dallas ISD replaced the polystyrene trays with compostable plates in the cafeterias, and Shaw said the district hopes to add compostable trash bags and utensils by 2027. Dallas ISD is making progress…

Dallas celebra el Día de Reciclaje de Estados Unidos el 15 de noviembre y sigue aumentando sus esfuerzos de reciclaje en las escuelas y otras instalaciones. Solo en los últimos cinco años, el reciclaje en el distrito ha aumentado del 12 por ciento a más del 17 por ciento, según Bryant Shaw, gerente del Departamento de Energía y Sostenibilidad. Desde 2017, el distrito también ha registrado un descenso del 52 por ciento en la basura que va al vertedero. En 2015, Dallas ISD reemplazó las bandejas de plástico poliestireno por platos compostables en las cafeterías, y Shaw dijo que el…

Families who are interested in sending their student to one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to apply online now. The application process is open from November 2024 through January 2025. Dallas ISD offers more unique opportunities and programs than any school district in the area. Click here for more information and browse over 100 unique educational opportunities. Applications are open NOW for the following: Neighborhood Schools Pre-K through 12th Grade P-TECH and Early College Program Magnet Schools Montessori Schools Single-Gender International Baccalaureate Dual Language Personalized Learning Transformation Schools Talented and Gifted…

“El acto de terrorismo perpetrado contra Israel el 7 de octubre es horrible, difícil de imaginar e imposible de comprender. El terrorismo –un ataque no provocado contra la humanidad– en cualquier parte del mundo no está bien, y podría ser fácil quedarse con los brazos cruzados, sin poder entender, e incluso tratar de ignorar las horribles imágenes. Pero eso es lo que debería preocuparnos a todos, porque las verdaderas soluciones necesitan de nuestras acciones y reacciones. Nuestro distrito escolar tiene a estudiantes que provienen de más de setenta países y ningún niño debe sentirse asustado, indigno, invisible, sin voz o…

“The terrorism carried out against Israel Oct 7th is horrific to watch, difficult to process and impossible to comprehend. Terrorism –an unprovoked assault against humanity– in any part of the world is not okay, and it is easy to sit by in stunned disbelief, unable to sense make and even try to ignore the horrific images. But that is what should concern us all, because real solutions live in our actions and reactions. Our school district serves students representing more than seventy countries and no child should feel afraid, unworthy, invisible, voiceless, and powerless. Antisemitism, anti-Muslim, anti-Asian, racism, or discrimination…

The last designated fall semester professional development day for campus Dallas ISD team members will take place remotely on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Campuses will be closed that day, and non-teaching employees will receive instructions from their supervisors or departments about training modules. Nov. 7 will be a regular workday for central employees on work calendars 226 or more work days. Campus exempt employees will have through Nov. 7 to complete the remote training modules designated by their principals, which will combine asynchronous and live virtual modules. Non-exempt employees will need to earn eight hours of comp time from Oct. 1-31…

Dallas ISD ofrecerá a los estudiantes una nueva oportunidad para el año escolar 2024–2025: la Academia de Bomberos en Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation. Este programa único incluye un plan de estudios en que los estudiantes terminarán la preparatoria mientras obtengan certificaciones reconocidas por la industria para ser bomberos. Podrán solicitar admisión a este programa a partir del 4 de noviembre, de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., durante Descubre Dallas ISD en W.H. Adamson High School. Los valores fundamentales del plan de estudios de Roosevelt son la seguridad, el trabajo en equipo y la participación comunitaria. Estos fundamentos…

New for the 2024-2025 school year, Dallas ISD will offer students an opportunity to join a Firefighter Academy at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation. The first-of-its-kind program includes a curriculum where students finish their high school degree while simultaneously earning industry-recognized certifications to become a firefighter. Students can apply for this program now through January 31. At the core of Roosevelt’s curriculum are the values: safety, teamwork, and community engagement. These foundations are ingrained in the academy, combining rigorous coursework with hands-on training to prepare students for a future in fire services. Students will learn from industry experts,…