We encourage all Dallas ISD elementary students and their families to attend the 2020 African American Read-In on Saturday, Feb. 22! The Racial Equity Office (REO) will host this cultural event in collaboration with three Dallas ISD trustees. The 2020 African American Read-In is set to take place at Justin F. Kimball High School on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each student will receive a free bag of books to build their home library, and school bus transportation and lunch will be provided for elementary school students. The books will be a variety of reading level…
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Twenty-five Dallas ISD gifted/talented program teachers were chosen to take part in a makerspace cohort specifically geared towards gifted/talented education. Teachers began their learning in May when they explored the Dallas Makerspace for adults located in Carrollton. From there, they met with a panel of makerspace experts from around the Dallas area to gather information and inspiration on designing their very only makerspace in their classrooms. All cohort teachers went through an intensive two-day summer training where they defined their vision and goals, chose a program structure, and prepared for inclusivity while using the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) curriculum.…
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…