A Beruk Tsuhaye siempre le encantó la lectura mientras crecía en Uganda, pero nunca tuvo la oportunidad de leer libros nuevos en su país natal. Ahora, como participante en el programa de verano para refugiados de Dallas ISD, Tsuhaye sonrió al hojear ejemplares de las novelas Percy Jackson y I Am Malala. “Esta ha sido una gran experiencia”, dijo Tsuhaye. El programa de verano para refugiados del distrito crea una comunidad solidaria para los niños inscritos en kínder a 5º grado que comparten experiencias similares al mudarse a un país nuevo. Este programa académico y de enriquecimiento se enfoca en ayudar a los…
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A Dallas ISD recruitment fair attracted 807 attendees to apply for on-campus positions. More than 100 assistant principals and principals gathered at Skyline High School on Thursday to carry out on-site interviews with jobseekers. Almost 110 people were recommended for hire after meeting with school administrators, said Jordan Carlton, manager of talent acquisition for the Dallas ISD Human Capital Management Department. “It’s a wonderful feeling to see so many people who have responded to our call for educators,” Carlton said. “When over 800 people show up, it’s truly a confirmation that our message resonates with the community and that they…
El viernes, 14 de junio, el Departamento de Alimentos y Nutrición Infantil de Dallas ISD celebró el comienzo oficial del programa de alimentos durante el verano. El tema de este año fue “Wild About Summer Meals”, con el que se tuvo el propósito de crear concientización sobre el programa de una manera divertida mientras las familias disfrutaban de los animales y las exhibiciones en el zoológico. Cada año, el Departamento de Alimentos y Nutrición Infantil (FCNS) sirve aproximadamente 40 millones de alimento a estudiantes de Dallas ISD. FCNS enfoca sus esfuerzos en proporcionar comidas nutritivas, educación sobre alimentos sanos, y…
After8ToEducate wants to improve the lives of homeless youth by providing immediate assistance for their most pressing needs. Teens and young adults who are facing homelessness can get a free snack and utilize individual showers, computers, laundry services and temporary storage lockers at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center (FCHYC), which is housed in the formerly vacant Fannie C. Harris Elementary School. After8ToEducate, which is a non-profit, operates the center that also brings in collaboration with Dallas ISD, Promise House and CitySquare. “The Drop-In Center will be a place where homeless youth can really come and meet their immediate basic…
The Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department officially celebrated its summer meals kickoff at the Dallas Zoo on June 14. The theme for this year’s initiative is “Wild About Summer Meals,” which was designed to be a fun way to bring awareness to the Summer Meals Program while enjoying the various animals and exhibits at the zoo. Each year, the Food and Child Nutrition Services department serves roughly 40 million meals to students across Dallas ISD. FCNS focuses its efforts in providing nourishing meals, nutrition education, and activities that support a healthy lifestyle to improve a student’s opportunity for a…
Según un reporte distribuido a la Junta Escolar el jueves, 13 de junio, la puntualidad del transporte escolar mejoró de un 65 a un 95 por ciento al final del ciclo escolar. Dallas ISD comenzó a operar su propio sistema de transporte por primera vez el año escolar pasado después de que los residentes del condado de Dallas votaran a favor de disolver Dallas County Schools (DCS), la agencia financiada por los contribuyentes que el distrito había contratado en el pasado para proporcionar la transportación. En 2017–2018, bajo la anterior administración, la puntualidad promedio fue de 65 por ciento. Pese…
Tres escuelas magnet excepcionales todavía tienen cupos disponibles para el comienzo del año escolar. Roger Q. Mills Elementary School y Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted ofrecerán programas para estudiantes académicamente talentosos que requieren de un ambiente riguroso para alcanzar su máximo potencial. Mills aceptará las solicitudes de admisión para los nuevos estudiantes de primero a sexto grado. Twain aceptará solicitudes de estudiantes que estén entrando a los grados uno a cinco. En estas escuelas se ofrecerán programas de lenguaje dual bilateral y se impartirán clases de artes del lenguaje, matemáticas, humanidades, ciencias, tecnología, bellas artes y educación…
From providing additional resources and support to identified campuses and offering culturally relevant classes and activities–to collaborating with the community and reducing out-of-school suspensions–district leaders briefed trustees on the many steps Dallas ISD is taking to address racial equity across the district. “We want to acknowledge the progress that has been made in regards to racial equity, while also recognizing the gaps that remain,” Chief of Staff Pam Lear told trustees. “This work is critical and it will take time and commitment. “ Trustees approved a racial equity policy last summer to strengthen the district’s socio-economic and educational parity for…
The on-time bus arrival rate increased to 95 percent by the end of the school year, according to a report shared with Dallas ISD trustees on June 13. Dallas ISD started running its own transportation system for the first time this past school year after Dallas County residents voted to dissolve Dallas County Schools (DCS), the taxpayer-funded agency that Dallas ISD contracted with to bus students. The average on-time arrival rate under DCS in 2017–2018 was 65 percent. While Dallas ISD saw notable transportation improvements this past school year, Dallas ISD Chief of Operations Scott Layne said the district must…
Three outstanding magnet schools have several seats available for August. Trinity Heights School for the Talented and Gifted and Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted will cater to students who need a challenging academic environment to reach their full potential. Trinity Heights is accepting applications for incoming first- through sixth-graders. Twain is accepting applications for students entering grades one through five. (Learn more and download a paper application here. Return the application to the campus or to an enrollment center. ) The schools will offer two-way dual language programs and include instruction in language arts, mathematics, humanities, the sciences,…