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Joseph Contreras is a Lead Dyslexia Evaluator who has partnered with parents and professionals in Dallas ISD for over 18 years to identify students with dyslexia and help them find success. For his great work, the Dallas International Dyslexia Association chose Contreras to receive the 2020 Excellence in Education Award. He was recently recognized at Dallas IDA’s 2020 Regional Conference on Feb. 7. The Excellence in Education Award is presented annually at Dallas IDA’s regional conference to teachers or other professionals who demonstrate excellence in practice and a commitment to students with dyslexia and related differences. Individuals may be nominated…

El programa P-TECH en W. H. Adamson High School ofrece a los estudiantes una capacitación rigurosa y oportunidades en la industria de la informática gracias al apoyo de El Centro College y dos socios: IBM y American Airlines. El plan de estudios se basa en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM, por sus siglas en inglés) con énfasis en la tecnología informática. “El programa P-TECH ayuda a crear profesionales en el campo de STEM para el futuro”, dijo Joseph Gonzales, coordinador de sitios laborales de P-TECH en Adamson. “Se necesitan profesionales en STEM y nuestros socios en la industria están…

W.H. Adamson High School’s P-TECH provides students with rigorous training and opportunities in the information and computer technology industry. This is possible through the support of El Centro College and two industry partners: American Airlines and IBM. The curriculum focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with an emphasis in computer and information technology. “The P-TECH program helps to create a pipeline of future STEM professionals,” said Joseph Gonzales, Adamson’s P-TECH workplace coordinator. “There is a need for STEM professionals and our industry partners are excited to help us to cultivate talent to fill high demand jobs.” Adamson’s P-TECH,…

Con motivo de la celebración del mes de la historia afroamericana, Dallas ISD estará reconociendo a maestros que transforman vidas. En febrero, cada jueves compartiremos historias de educadores emblemáticos que cambiaron la vida de estudiantes. Comenzamos la celebración con la increíble interpretación de “Lift Every Voice and Sing” por Audra Scott, jefa de estudios de ópera en Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. El primer maestro que destacaremos es Napoleon B. Lewis, toda una leyenda en Lincoln High School. Si su escuela llevará a cabo una celebración por el mes de la historia afroamericana, envíenos…

Más de 90 estudiantes de Dallas ISD anunciaron formalmente la universidad donde continuarán sus estudios y compitiendo en sus respectivas disciplinas deportivas durante el 21º Annual National Signing Day. En el evento se reconoció y presentó a todos los alumnos que han ‘firmado’ becas para el próximo otoño. Entre los deportes se incluyen el baloncesto, béisbol, campo a través, fútbol americano, golf, fútbol, sóftbol, natación, tenis, atletismo, voleibol y lucha. Para ver fotos del evento, haga clic aquí Los estudiantes que participaron son: Bryan Adams High School Chimeremeze Nwanju, Fútbol americano, Missouri Valley College James Murphy, Fútbol americano, Trinity Valley…

More than 90 Dallas ISD student-athletes formally announced their college selections during the 21st Annual National Signing Day. The event recognized and introduced all Dallas ISD senior student-athletes who have signed college scholarships for the fall. This includes sports such as basketball, baseball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. See photos from the National Signing Day The student-athletes who participating in signing day are: Bryan Adams High School Chimeremeze Nwanju, Football, Missouri Valley College James Murphy, Football, Trinity Valley Junior College Moses Nevaquaya, Football, Bethany College Carter High School Calvin Anderson, Track and…

In celebration of Black History Month, Dallas ISD is honoring life-changing educators. Each Thursday in February, we will share stories of longtime iconic educators who made a lasting impact in their students’ lives. We kicked off our celebration with a powerful performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Audra Scott, head of opera studies at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrIQyx8D0lE And our first educator spotlight focuses on Lincoln High School legend Napoleon B. Lewis. https://youtu.be/eyabQBwAjao Our second educator spotlight focuses on Lincoln High School legend Dr. Frederick Todd Sr., who led many…

El equipo de juicio simulado de Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet obtuvo el primer lugar en la competencia regional de Dallas de 2020. De esta manera, la escuela avanza a la competencia estatal junto con los equipos de Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Skyline High School y School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG). En la competencia regional participaron un total de 24 escuelas preparatorias. Además, Emma Hornbostel, de School for the Talented and Gifted, ganadora de primer lugar en la competencia regional de Dallas en la categoría de ilustrador de la corte, representará…

The mock trial team from the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet took first place at the recent 2020 Dallas Regional Mock Trial competition. The Law Magnet advances to the state competition with teams from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Skyline High School and the School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG). Twenty-four high schools participated in the Dallas Regional Mock Trial competition. Dallas ISD will also send a courtroom artist to state who won first place in the Dallas Regional competition, Emma Hornbostel from TAG. The state contest is set for March 6-7 at…

Comerica Bank and its community partner KPMG’s Family for Literacy Dallas donated 4,000 new books to Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory School on Jan. 30. Former Texas Rangers infielder Michael Young also participated in the literacy event, helping Comerica and KPMG volunteers distribute books to more than 400 eighth-graders. See photos from the donation Comerica Bank’s Snider Plaza Banking Center hosted a new book drive Jan. 13-24 to benefit the nearby Franklin Middle School, which welcomed 350 displaced Cary Middle School students after the Oct. 20 tornado destroyed their campus.