H‑E‑B chose Dallas ISD as a finalist for the statewide 2020 H-E-B Excellence in Education District Awards. For the last 19 years, the supermarket chain based in San Antonio has honored outstanding professionals from Texas public schools. Eight school districts and five early childhood facilities have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 19th-annual Excellence in Education Awards program. To determine overall statewide winners, a panel of judges visits each district, early childhood facility and school board, tours campuses and talks with administration, staff, parents and community members. The judges tour a high-performing school and one low-performing campus in each…
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Dallas ISD está vigilando de cerca la propagación del nuevo coronavirus, también conocido como COVID-19, y está trabajando con las autoridades de salud nacionales y locales para proveer los últimos informes a las familias y personal escolar. Aunque no se ha reportado ningún caso en Dallas, el distrito está tomando medidas para informar a la comunidad sobre el progreso de esta enfermedad. La página web con preguntas frecuentes y enlaces a más información está disponible ingresando a www.dallasisd.org/healthupdates, y se están repartiendo cartas a las escuelas para enviarlas a casa con los estudiantes. De acuerdo con los Centros para el…
Dallas ISD’s Human Capital Management Department invites all non-degreed professionals housed at the Linus D. Wright Administration Building to the Grow Your Own College Fair. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Administration Building on 9400 North Central Expressway. Representatives from Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Teacher Program, Dallas County Community College District, Ana G. Mendez University, University of North Texas at Dallas, Texas Tech University, and TeachDFW will be onsite. There will be discussions on the degree requirements to complete a bachelor’s degree, how to earn a master’s degree in education or business,…
Dallas ISD is monitoring the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and working with national and local health authorities to provide the latest information to families and staff. While no cases have yet been reported in Dallas, the district is taking measures to inform the community about the progression of the illness. A website with frequently asked questions and links to information resources is available at www.dallasisd.org/healthupdates, and letters are being distributed to campuses to send home with students. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Novel Coronavirus belongs to a family of…
The Dallas ISD African American Read-In provided families with a great time on Feb. 22! The Racial Equity Office (REO) hosted this cultural event in collaboration with three Dallas ISD trustees. The 2020 African American Read-In took place at Justin F. Kimball High School. Each student received a free bag of books to build their home library, and school bus transportation and lunch were provided for elementary school students. The books were a variety of reading level appropriate stories featuring African-American characters, writers, themes, as well as other children favorites. Alejandro Pérez, Jr., life coach and teaching artist for Big…
The Rotary Club of Dallas invites nominations from all district schools for its annual Service Above Self Teacher Awards. The award provides an opportunity to publicly applaud Dallas ISD teachers and to reward those who have demonstrated excellence in their profession by “going the extra mile.” Applications may be submitted by Dallas ISD teachers on their own behalf or by other individuals on behalf of a teacher. Winning recipients each receive a customized engraved plaque and a cash award from the Rotary Club of Dallas. April 29 is the application deadline. To learn more or to nominate a deserving teacher, go…
Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services is – according to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) – among the Best of the Bunch. The TDA awarded Dallas ISD with the honor for its commitment to teaching children about healthy lifestyles using Texas agriculture. Dallas ISD joined other schools and districts in spending nearly $15 million on Texas products during the Farm Fresh Challenge. “Choosing to buy local foods supports the Texas economy, contributes to job growth and keeps businesses in this great state thriving,” wrote TDA Commissioner Sid Miller. “We are proud to be a leader in serving the…
Fifth-graders from Frank Guzick Elementary traveled to Waco and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip on Feb. 20 to experience what they are learning in social studies and science. Students visited the Texas State Capitol in Austin and Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown. During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. In Austin, the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, the Honorable Royce West, State Senator, District 23 and the Honorable Eric Johnson, State…
Top Teacher Spotlight showcases outstanding educators across Dallas ISD who are thriving under the Teacher Excellence Initiative. Karla Smith’s passion for STEM led her to the otherworldly experience of attending a Space Camp for teachers at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Alabama. After one of the 10 percent of applicants chosen for the opportunity, Smith, a science teacher at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy, engaged in astronaut training simulations that were both physically and mentally challenging. Following the incredible experience, Smith became even more passionate about the link between STEM education and student success. “We aren’t going to…
Cuando Quayvius Griswold, estudiante de Kathlyn Gilliam Collegiate Academy, recibió su primera beca para asistir a Howard Payne University, apenas podía contener su emoción. Luego llegaron otras ofertas de universidades como Abilene Christian University, Southern Methodist University, entre otras, alcanzando más de $1.1 millones. Al compartir su historia con los casi 900 asistentes al Estado del Distrito de Dallas ISD el 21 de febrero, Griswold agradeció a sus maestros y escuelas por haberlo iniciado en el camino hacia la transformación. “Estoy aquí como un alumno que utiliza la capacidad intelectual para transformar, mientras evaluó las becas para la universidad que…