To help prepare Dallas ISD cheer squads for the UIL State Spirit Competition in January, more than 400 cheerleaders from 20 schools honed their skills at the Cheer Challenge that was held recently at Ellis Davis Field House. Hosted by the Student Activities Department, the Second Annual Cheer Challenge mimicked the UIL Spirit State Championship Finals and included cheer squads outside of Dallas ISD. The Cheer Challenge followed the Cheer Showdown hosted in October. Together, these events gave the cheer teams exposure to fast-paced cheer competitions, and constructive critiques and feedback to improve their performances. Lincoln High School Cheer Coach…
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Por primera vez desde 2015, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas (Dallas ISD) incrementó su calificación crediticia por parte de Standard & Poors (S&P) Global a un AA+, un nivel por debajo de la calificación más alta posible. Durante los pasados cuatro años, el distrito mantuvo una calificación constante de AA. Adicionalmente, S&P Global Ratings asignó sus calificaciones de ‘AAA’ a largo plazo y calificación subyacente de ‘AA+’ a los bonos de obligación fiscal ilimitada del periodo 2019. “Esta calificación confirma la fortaleza financiera, el liderazgo firme del distrito y el panorama de mercado en la comunidad de…
For the first time since 2015, the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) received a rating increase by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global to AA+, one notch below the highest possible rating. The district previously held steady at a AA rating over the last four years. Additionally, S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘AAA’ long-term and ‘AA+’ underlying ratings to Dallas ISD’S unlimited-tax school building bonds, series 2019. “The rating is confirmation of the strong financial condition, district leadership and overall market outlook for the Dallas community,” said Dwayne Thompson, chief financial officer for Dallas ISD. “The stronger rating provides additional…
Eleven teachers are in the running for 2019-2020 Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year, six in the Elementary category and five in the Secondary category. The winner will be announced at a special reception on Jan. 22. Each teacher was surprised with the good news and a bouquet of roses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8KoPZ0R2xI&t=4s Elementary finalists: Katie Benningfield, School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove Saraid Driskell, Hall Elementary School Eric Hale, Burnet Elementary School Francheska Asberry Jackson, Marsalis Elementary School Mary Sly, Solar Preparatory School for Girls Courtney Johnson, Umphrey Lee Elementary School Secondary finalists: Becky Brown, Emmett Conrad High…
Luego de visitar el orfanato del que fue adoptada de niña, Sanaya, estudiante de 12º grado en Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, encontró la inspiración para tener un impacto positivo en la vida de otros. Con la ayuda de un amigo que estudia en The Hockaday School, Sanaya creó Songbirds of Service, un programa que infunde en los escolares de Dallas ISD un amor por la música y el canto. “Cuando visité el orfanato, me identifiqué con los niños que aún estaban ahí”, expresó Sanaya. “Supe que no podía regresar a casa luego de…
The Dallas ISD Career and Technical Education Department celebrated an amazing night hosting 200 parents and students for the NAF Parent Internship information dinner at Kimball High School. This event on Dec. 3 was one of multiple nights in which the CTE Team, along with partners from NAF, held the event that consisted of a spaghetti dinner, internship presentation and question and answer session to inform parents and students about the internship program with NAF. Last summer, CTE and NAF placed over 800 students in internships across the Dallas area. CTE and NAF partner with companies such as Capital One, Baylor,…
El Multiple Career Magnet Center (MCMC) celebró los logros de 40 estudiantes que están empleados o en un colegio comunitario. MCMC es un plantel de Dallas ISD donde se prepara a estudiantes de preparatoria con necesidades especiales para que consigan triunfar en sus profesiones. Este año, el Departamento de Educación Especial de Dallas ISD se asoció con Eastfield College. En este campus se impartirán cursos especiales en los que los estudiantes pueden recibir una certificación de servicio al cliente una vez que terminen el programa. La escuela ofrece varios programas, como artes culinarias, hospitalidad y turismo, limpieza en seco y…
Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit, donated brand new instruments to students at Thomas Jefferson High School to replace those instruments lost and damaged in October’s storm. Little Kids Rock presented the instruments to the school’s modern band program on Dec. 11. Little Kids Rock is a national nonprofit dedicated to building a world where kids can live purposeful lives by ensuring all public school children have the opportunity to unlock their inner music makers.
Funcionarios de Dallas ISD dieron a conocer a los directores del año escolar 2019-2020 durante una ceremonia especial en el Dallas Arboretum. Los ganadores son: Primarias: Ida Escobedo, directora de Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School Secundarias: Francine Taylor, directora de Grady Spruce High School Opción: Nancy Bernardino, directora de Solar Preparatory School for Girls at James B. Bonham Por segundo año consecutivo, varios lideres escolares fueron reconocidos como ‘Master Principals’. Catorce directores de escuelas primarias, cinco de escuelas secundarias y cuatro de escuelas de opción recibieron dicha distinción. El reconocimiento se otorga basándose en el desarrollo del plantel, progreso en el aprovechamiento…
Seven Dallas ISD teachers were recognized on Dec. 9 with Texas Instruments Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards. The Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation gave the $70,000 grant to the Dallas Education Foundation, which then provided the award to the teachers. The awards program honors local secondary math and science teachers from Dallas, Garland, Lancaster, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson ISDs who consistently demonstrate quality instruction and build student achievement in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects. The Dallas ISD teachers recognized are: Ernest Barlow ~ Dallas Environmental Science Academy (DESA) ~ Technology Applications Kamilah Crouch ~ Skyline High School ~…