Submitted by Shendolyn C. Anderson, Computer Science and Technology coordinator In collaboration with the Next Steps Initiative, Microsoft recently hosted its second Dallas ISD Middle School Day to empower the next generation of innovators. Over 150 scholars were treated to a day filled with rigorous activities centered around technology, computer science, and engineering. “The Computer Science and Technology Department continues to ignite the flames of our young scholars by providing engaging student experiences that develop the whole child,” said Shendolyn Anderson, coordinator of the Computer Science and Technology department. “This initiative aligns with our district’s goal of providing students with…
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Submitted by Student Activities Department Over 2,000 elementary school students visited Skyline High School to participate in the spring University Interscholastic League A+ competition. Hosted by the Student Activities Department, the annual competition provides elementary students the opportunity to compete in various academic events, including: Chess Puzzles Creative writing Dictionary skills Listening Maps Graphs and charts Number sense Ready writing Science Social studies Spelling Storytelling High fives and encouraging words could be seen and heard throughout Skyline High School as the students walked in and out of the competition sites throughout the day. Support from coaches fosters a love of…
Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts’ Mock Trial team is continuing to make waves on the national scene. Eryn Anum (Theatre, 2025), Audrey Buehler (Theatre, 2025), Molly Chakery (Theatre, 2024), Isabel Gameros (Theater, 2024), Maxine Louthan (Theatre 2025), Erin Mansour (Theatre 2025), Ellie Oddo (Visual, 2026), and Abigail Smith, (Theatre 2027), recently placed second out of 48 schools in the 2024 National High School Mock Trial Competition in Pennsylvania. The National High School Mock Trial Championship is the ultimate law-related education experience for the best and brightest high school students in the U.S. The program is…
Gracias a su pasión que va más allá incluso de su salón de clases, Rex Lees, maestro en Emmett J. Conrad High School, es una inspiración para sus estudiantes. Lees fomenta el amor por la educación STEM en su comunidad y, bajo su liderazgo, el club de robótica de la escuela, RoboChargers, ha empezado a realizar distintos proyectos, como la campaña RoboChargers for All. La campaña promueve la inclusión y la diversidad en la robótica y en STEM a través de campamentos especializados dirigidos por mentoras mujeres con el fin de animar a todos y todas las estudiantes a interesarse…
With a passion that reaches far beyond his classroom walls, Rex Lees, a teacher at Emmett J. Conrad High School is an inspiration to his students. Lees fosters a community-wide love of STEM education. And, under his leadership, the school’s robotic club, the RoboChargers, has expanded to supporting projects, such as the “RoboChargers for All” campaign. The campaign promotes inclusion and diversity in robotics and STEM through specialized camps run by female mentors with the goal of encouraging all students to go into the field of engineering. “We hold robotics camps specifically for girls and non-binary students, led by female…
En Dallas ISD, los estudiantes se vuelven estrellas de rock durante algunos minutos. Rodney Dittmar, director de banda moderna y artes finas en Seagoville High School explicó la experiencia de la colaboración de los estudiantes que estrenan en el concierto de Dallas ISD Modern Band All-City Jam así. Ahora en su 13 edición, el evento ha sido una tradición anual desde el año 2011. Es un honor que los participantes vienen de todo el distrito a Seagoville y destacan el trabajo que hemos estado haciendo, dijo Dittmar. Las escuelas a continuación participaron en el Modern Band All-City Jam: Emmett J.…
At Dallas ISD, students get to be rock stars for a few minutes. That’s how Seagoville High School modern band and fine arts director, Rodney Dittmar explained the experience of students coming together for the Dallas ISD Modern Band All-City Jam. Now in its 13th year, it has been an annual tradition since 2011. It’s an honor that schools from all over the district come out to Seagoville and showcase the work they’ve been doing, Dittmar said. The schools who participated in the Modern Band All-City Jam were: Emmett J. Conrad High School Daniel Webster Elementary School Martha Turner Reilly…
Imagine cómo sería tener un día de profesiones en que los profesionales y la comunidad visitaran la escuela para compartir sus experiencias, pero no solo durante un día, sino a lo largo de todo el año. La superintendente adjunta Nancy Bernardino, quien fue la primera directora de la escuela, y la difunta Jennifer Turner, la primera subdirectora, iniciaron los Miércoles de Sabiduría, los Miércoles de la Mujer Maravilla y los Viernes de la Mujer Fuerte. “Para que crean que tienen potencial en STEM y en carreras de liderazgo, deben ver a mujeres que son como ellas casi semanalmente”, dijo la…
Imagine what it would be like to have a career day, where professionals and community members visit a school to share their experiences not just one day a year but on a regular basis. Associate superintendent Nancy Bernardino, who was the founding principal of the school and the late Jennifer Turner, the founding assistant principal, came up with Wisdom Wednesdays, also known as Wonder Woman Wednesdays, and Fierce Female Fridays. “To believe that they have potential in STEM and careers that are in leadership, they need to be able to see women who look like them almost on a weekly…
From adopting new curricula to administration changes, Sunset High School continues to evolve, but two teachers – Valarie Nichols and Stephanie Blankenship – are a constant source of support to students, and have been, for more than three decades. As English teachers, they are committed to encouraging students to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. “Adapting to changes has been challenging, especially with the increasing emphasis on standardized tests,” Nichols said. As Nichols reflects on becoming campus “Teacher of the Year” and being recognized in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,” she says her proudest accomplishments extend beyond accolades. Blankenship…