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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees elected its officers on June 27. Justin Henry (District 9) will serve as board president; Dan Micciche (District 3) is first vice president; Edwin Flores (District 1) is second vice president; and Karla Garcia (District 4) is board secretary.

Karla García was sworn in as a Dallas ISD trustee during Thursday’s board meeting. García will represent Dallas ISD’s District 4, which includes Southeast Dallas, Seagoville and Balch Springs. “It’s been a long journey to get here, and I want to appreciate everyone that has walked with me,” she said during a speech after the ceremony. “Thank you for being with me day in and day out and for your unwaivering grit, to make sure that we gave the possibility fo all students to be represented by one of their very own Dallas ISD grads.”

A new policy will increase access to high-quality free pre-K for Dallas-area families. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Thursday night approved a pre-K scholarship program that could positively impact hundreds of families. Racial Equity Office Deputy Chief Leslie Williams and Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning Derek Little said the pre-K scholarship policy will help address structural racial inequities and bring the long-lasting benefits of Dallas ISD pre-K to more families. “It’s to the advantage of our district and our students to have as many students participate in our pre-K program as possible,” Williams said. “We know the data shows…

The Dallas ISD 2019–2020 budget approved by trustees Thursday night includes approximately $57.6 million in annual compensation raises, which is notably higher than the raises required under House Bill 3. Nearly $33.6 million of the raises will go toward teachers and campus administrators under strategic compensation, while $6.7 million will be allocated for other campus-facing positions such as media specialists, non-TEI teachers, nurses and counselors. (Go here to see an FAQ on the compensation raises) The Dallas ISD teacher salary will now start at $54,000, and all qualifying employees will get at least a 2-percent raise. The raise for central…

A free enrichment camp at Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center is keeping over 100 students engaged in learning during the summer break. In partnership with the non-profit Frazier Revitalization and Dallas ISD Extended Learning Opportunities Department, the elementary school is hosting activities for Dallas ISD students in pre-K through fifth-grade. The camp takes place Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. until Aug. 1. The campus offers breakfast, lunch and a grab-and-go supper bag, and several diverse activities throughout the day. “I really believe that it helps the parents because it gives them a place for the kids to go…

On Election Day in November 2019, all registered Dallas County voters will be able to vote at any polling location in Dallas County. Dallas County is holding two more Vote Center Committee Meetings about these positive changes to voting centers, and Dallas ISD stakeholders are invited to join. T Attendees can help develop the Vote Center plan for Dallas County and have any questions addressed. Learn more at www.dallascountyvotes.org.

Sponsored by the Student Activities department, more than 400 cheerleaders from 21 Dallas ISD high schools participated in the second annual Dallas ISD Summer Cheer Camp at the Sprague Athletic Complex. Every high school cheer program was invited to attend the four-day intensive camp where they learned cheer basics, routines, chants, tumbling, and stunts which culminated to a final cheer camp showcase that was open to family and friends. While the squads worked with professional cheerleaders and staff, the cheer coaches received training on coaching basics, safety, and the UIL Spirit competition. Of the camp attendees, more than 100 cheerleaders…

More than 500 Dallas ISD students have enjoyed the chance-of-a-lifetime to work with Emmy Award-winner Curtis King to hone their passions for theater and art in the spotlight. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) 34th Annual Summer Arts Institute is hosted in partnership with the Dallas ISD Extended Learning Opportunities Department. Based on their area of interest, students have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various areas of a full-scale musical production, such as dance, music, theatre, costume design, makeup, lighting, stage management, photography and film production. This year’s program will pay tribute to one of…

Aproximadamente 100 estudiantes de 1º y 2º grado están inscritos en un campamento de inmersión de español para ayudarlos a hablar, escribir y leer en dos idiomas. El campamento les da a los estudiantes inscritos en el programa de lenguaje dual bilateral la oportunidad de practicar el español durante el verano. Este es el primer año que se organiza este campamento en Dallas ISD y se está llevando a cabo en dos escuelas primarias. Durante el día, los maestros solo hablan en español y organizan actividades que no solo les enseña sobre el idioma, sino también, sobre las culturas donde se habla…

Twenty-five Dallas ISD NAF academy students visited Capital One on June 20 for a campus tour highlighting seven visual “STEAM stops” to explore how their everyday environment connects to science, technology, engineering, arts and math concepts. The students put their skills to the test in a few exercises such as determining the surface area of Capital One’s treehouse and using augmented reality to determine how ball size and surface affects the speed of a ball rolling on a mini golf course. “When students visit our campus, we want them to see firsthand how STEAM impacts everything around them,” said Monica…