El año escolar 2023–2024 está por comenzar, y el personal de Dallas ISD, con la ayuda de la comunidad, está preparado para aliviar un poco de la intensidad de los primeros días de clases. Invitamos a las familias a tomar nota de los eventos y enlaces a continuación antes del primer día de clases, el 14 de agosto, para informarse sobre dónde pueden recibir útiles gratis y ayuda para inscribir a sus hijos, comenzando con el evento de inscripción de este sábado. 12 de agosto Festival del regreso a clases For Oak Cliff Recursos, útiles escolares For Oak Cliff realizará…
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The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Luis Juarez who is an assistant principal at Mount Auburn STEAM Academy. Read about his educational journey at Dallas ISD and how his teachers impacted him to give back to his community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? W. T. White in 2010. What are your responsibilities as an assistant principal? Provide strategic support to all key stakeholders as we seek to provide a transformative educational experience. What are some career or personal highlights/accomplishments? Graduated from W. T. White and enrolled at…
The 2023-2024 school year is approaching quickly, but Dallas ISD team members and the community are prepared to help ease the back to school craze. There are several opportunities for families to receive free school supplies and assistance with enrolling your students(s). Aug. 12 For Oak Cliff Back to School Festival Resources, school supplies For Oak Cliff is hosting a community event with a chance to receive free backpacks and school supplies from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 907 E. Ledbetter Drive. Families can expect free food while supplies last, live music and entertainment, bounce houses,…
The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Emely Garcia who is a Financial Solutions Advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Read about her educational journey at Dallas ISD and how her teachers impacted her to give back to her community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Sunset High School in 2017. What are your responsibilities as a Financial Solutions Advisor? As a financial solutions advisor, my role is to help clients identify financial goals and create a financial plan to achieve those goals. I take a holistic…
The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with J’Nae Addison who is a Higher Education Advisor at Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet. Read about her educational journey at Dallas ISD and how her teachers impacted her to give back to her community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Skyline High School in 2016. What are your responsibilities as a Higher Education Advisor? I prepare youth academically and socially to pursue their post-secondary goals and aspirations. I assist with college applications, scholarships, financial aid and so much more.…
The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Shante Akafia who is an Assistant City Manager for the City of Lewisville. Read about her high school experience at Dallas ISD helped her earn her Bachelor and Masters degrees in Public Administration from The University of North Texas. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Magnet Center for Government, Law & Law Enforcement in 1993. What are your responsibilities as an Assistant City Manager for the City of Lewisville? Assists in the planning, directing, management and review of the activities…
Más de 100 estudiantes del Dallas ISD han descubierto este año la informática a través de un programa de codificación único para después de escuela dirigido por la organización educativa sin fines de lucro Bold Idea. Los ideaSpark Coding Clubs combinan el aprendizaje de la informática basado en proyectos con la mentoría de profesionales de la tecnología. A lo largo de 28 semanas, los estudiantes crearon atractivos proyectos de codificación, como sitios web y videojuegos, mientras aprendían lenguajes de programación informática como Scratch, HTML, CSS y Javascript. Los estudiantes participaron en sus escuelas o a través de un Coding Club…
Dawna Duke, directora de Thomas C. Marsh Preparatory Academy, llevara el aprendizaje a cualquier lugar gracias a que recientemente obtuvo la autorización para conducir un autobús escolar para Dallas ISD. Duke dice que se dio cuenta de lo caro que es utilizar un autobús escolar debido al costo de pagar a un conductor y las limitaciones de las excursiones si tienen que completarse a una hora determinada, por lo que decidió dar el paso y tomar ella misma el papel de conductora de autobús para hacer más accesible el aprendizaje activo. Como conductora de autobús con licencia, está capacitada para…
The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Analicia Reed who is a Director of Clinical Operations for ReadiVet. Read about her educational journey at Dallas ISD and how her teachers impacted her to give back to her community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? High School of Health Professions at Townview Magnet Center in 2012. What are your responsibilities as a director of clinical operations? I oversee all clinical operations for four veterinary clinics across 3 states to ensure uniformity across the company. I also directly supervise three…
Over 100 Dallas ISD students discovered computer science this year through a unique, after-school coding program led by the education nonprofit, Bold Idea. The nonprofit’s ideaSpark Coding Clubs combine project-based learning in computer science with mentoring from technology professionals. Across 28 weeks, students created engaging coding projects, like websites and video games, while learning computer programming languages like Scratch, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Students participated at their school campuses or through an online Coding Club. The program is available for students in third to twelfth grades, whether they have coding experience or are just getting started. Students are supported by…