In the Molina family, there is an inside joke about Dallas ISD: “It’s a family business.” According to Mario Molina, who recently retired, nine out of the 11 siblings have worked for the district. To the family members, who also attended schools in the district, Dallas ISD has been home over the years. Molina retired this past December after having worked 37 years in the district’s Evaluation and Assessment Department, where he was assigned to the warehouse service center—shipping and receiving state and local tests, among other duties. Molina says he is a proud product of Dallas ISD, as he…
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Starting as a teacher and leader in both high school and middle school in Dallas ISD, Miriam Gaytan has worked to make a positive impact on students’ lives. Now, in her role in Maintenance and Facility Services, she continues to bring her dedication and focus on pursuing the highest standards of excellence for the benefit of students and team members. Gaytan, currently director of operations, is a Thomas Jefferson High School graduate and an example of commitment and dedication to the community. She oversees the budget and management of 10 organizations in Maintenance and Facility Services. With an outstanding 22…
The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is excited to announce the “Heart of Teaching: Advancing Equity through Innovation in Special Education” grants cycle. This grant program helps create opportunities for students and advance equity through innovation in special education. Dallas ISD campus employees, administrators, and teachers seeking to fund innovative projects that advance learning, specifically for students receiving special education services, can apply now through April 12. The application is open to all campus staff who serve students with special needs and is not limited to those in special education positions. The maximum grant award is up to $4,500 per project…
Emprenda una aventura educativa en la More Choice Expo de Dallas ISD el sábado, 23 de marzo, de 9 a.m a 1 p.m., en el Centennial Hall de Fair Park. Se destacará a las escuelas que no piden una solicitud de admisión en Dallas ISD y los numerosos modelos de aprendizaje innovadores, actividades extracurriculares y oportunidades emocionantes que ofrecen. Con la presencia de cerca de 200 escuelas, las familias podrán conocer los modelos educativos tradicionales, pero también innovadores, que ofrece Dallas ISD. Entre actividades extracurriculares, programas de deportes que han ganado campeonatos y programas pioneros como los de lenguaje dual,…
Martin Osae, maestro de ciencias de secundaria que enseña matemáticas de honor Carnegie en West Dallas STEM School, ha sido seleccionado para formar parte del panel de directores del proyecto del marco evaluativo de ciencias de la Evaluación Nacional del Progreso Educativo de 2028. La NAEP (por sus siglas en inglés), a menudo llamada la “boleta de calificaciones del país”, lleva más de 50 años valorando el aprovechamiento estudiantil. Su mesa directiva inició un análisis del marco científico en 2021, lo que llevó a la selección de personas cualificadas para el proyecto de 2028. Osae, quien tiene años de experiencia…
Embark on a journey of educational discovery at Dallas ISD’s More Choice Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Centennial Hall in Fair Park. The expo promotes all non-application-based schools in Dallas ISD by highlighting various innovative learning models, extracurricular activities, and exciting opportunities offered in each vertical team. With nearly 200 neighborhood schools represented, attendees will explore traditional yet innovative educational approaches offered by Dallas ISD. From engaging extracurricular activities, to championship athletics and pioneering programs such as dual language, personalized learning, STEM/STEAM, leadership academies, and Montessori, there’s something to cater to every student’s interests…
Martin Osae, a middle school science teacher who teaches Carnegie Honor Mathematics at West Dallas STEM School Program at Pinkston, has been selected to be part of the steering panel for the 2028 National Assessment of Educational Progress Science Assessment Framework project. The NAEP, often referred to as “The Nation’s Report Card,” has been assessing student achievements for more than 50 years. The National Assessment Governing Board initiated a review of the NAEP Science Framework in 2021, leading to the selection of skilled people for the 2028 project. Osae, who has years of experience in science education, said he was…
Dallas ISD schools and offices will be closed from March 11 to March 15 for spring break. To ensure students continue to have access to nourishing meals, Food and Child Nutrition Services plans to provide meal service on a drive-up basis on Monday, March 11. Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services will provide meals to every child 18 years and younger. Home cooking instructions will be provided at the pick-up location and will also be posted on the FCNS website. Children do not have to be present to claim meals. Meals will include two breakfast meals and two lunch meals…
Alexandria M. Cervantes, a lead MTSS Reading Interventionists, was born and raised in what she likes to call the heart of Dallas, Oak Cliff. Alexandria proudly identifies herself as a product of Dallas ISD. Having attended L.P. Cowart Elementary, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, and Skyline High School’s Magnet Program, she represents the district’s spirit and values. Reflecting on her educational path, she shares, “I completed my student teaching with the district in 2014 and was immediately welcomed aboard at that time.” Currently serving as a Lead MTSS Reading Interventionist at Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center, Cervantes provides support to…
Dallas ISD is asking parents to let us know their opinions about their children’s schools and other topics that will help us improve schools and the district overall. You can share your opinions by responding to the 2024 Parent Survey. To Share Your Opinion: 1. Click on this link. 2. Choose your language. 3. Choose the school and enter your child’s student ID number (the number can be found on a report card or in your student’s information in Parent Portal.) 4. If you have more than one child in the same school, enter the student ID number of the…