Every year, the federal government and the State of Texas allocate hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans for college students. Students who plan to attend a college or university during the 2020-2021 academic year can request funds to pay for higher-ed costs by submitting two forms: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). January 15th is the priority deadline for both federal and state financial aid. FAFSA applicants may be eligible to receive more funds if they apply before the deadline. Missing the cut-off date on TASFA might…
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More than 1,500 alumni, current students and neighbors of South Oak Cliff High School joined dozens of district and elected officials for Saturday’s ribbon-cutting held to celebrate the formal opening of the renovated campus. Gold and white outfits emblazoned with the well-known SOC initials were everywhere as supporters greeted former faculty and classmates, took selfies with the storied golden bear in the school lobby, and wandered the halls to gaze at the dozens of athletic trophies and reminisce about their years at the school, originally constructed in 1949. The day began with a march from Village Fair, the facility where…
Do not miss one of the largest educational events in Texas happening on Saturday! Join us for Dallas ISD’s STEM EXPO! The annual event will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Over 150 STEM field experts, community members, educators, industry partners and educational organizations will present informational and interactive exhibits for elementary, middle, and high school students and parents. There will also be showcases of Dallas ISD’s STEM championships in mathematics, science, robotics, technology, and bridge building! One of the goals…
El superintendente Michael Hinojosa dijo que Dallas ISD pondrá en práctica de forma inmediata nuevos protocolos tras un tiroteo que sucedió el 11 de enero durante un partido de baloncesto del distrito. Con efecto inmediato, y hasta nuevo aviso, no se permitirán bolsos, carteras ni mochilas en los eventos deportivos. El distrito también utilizará detectores de metal en las entradas de los eventos deportivos del distrito. Durante una conferencia de prensa el 13 de enero, Hinojosa agradeció a los valientes agentes del Departamento de Policía de Dallas ISD que estaban trabajando durante el partido de baloncesto y que inmediatamente entraron…
In celebration of School Board Recognition Month, we are spotlighting the nine dedicated unpaid volunteers who serve as Dallas ISD trustees. After serving as a Dallas ISD trustee from 2005–2012 and then sitting out a term, Edwin Flores was again elected to the board of trustees in 2015. As the trustee for District 1, Flores represents Northwest Dallas, including North Dallas, Addison, parts of Carrollton and Farmers Branch. Outside of his advocacy for and support of Dallas ISD, Flores is the managing partner and founder of the Intellectual Property law firm of Chalker Flores LLP, in North Dallas, where he…
Abitamim Bharmal is passionate about sharing his love for 3D printing with younger generations. He’s a 17-year-old senior who spent most of his summer earnings on upgrading the makerspaces and STEM labs at several Dallas ISD elementary schools. Bharmal is a student at the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center. He’s an aspiring mechanical engineer and a self-described 3D printing hobbyist. VIVA Railings hired him as a welder in the summer of 2018. This was Bharmal very first job, and he installed railing systems in stairwells and balconies. He then spent about $1,600 of…
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said Dallas ISD is immediately implementing new protocols following a Jan. 11 shooting at a district basketball game. Effective Jan. 13–17, bags, purses and backpacks will not be allowed into sporting events. Starting Jan. 20 only clear bags will be allowed into sporting events. The district will also use wand metal detectors as people enter district sporting events. At a Jan. 13 press conference, Hinojosa thanked the courageous Dallas ISD police officers working the basketball game who immediately leapt into action after the shooting incident, preventing any further tragedy. He also credited the Dallas Police Department for…
Any parent or guardian of an English language learner in Dallas ISD is invited to an upcoming Dual Language Parent Academy. Participants will receive information, ideas, and resources in both English and Spanish to support their student’s academic progress and language acquisition. The workshop is titled: “What do I need to know about student assessments for dual language learners?” The January workshops are happening: H.I. Holland Elementary School at Lisbon Jan. 14 8:30–10:00 a.m George Peabody Elementary School Jan. 16 8:30–10:00 a.m. Sidney Lanier Expressive Arts Vanguard Jan. 24 8:30–10:00 a.m. Pleasant Grove Elementary School Jan. 21…
In addition to improving aging school facilities across the district, a proposal could leverage a 2020 bond election to address longtime historical inequities in neighborhoods that were redlined and segregated decades ago. Sobering data shows how redlining–which was the historical practice of denying access of services to certain races or ethnicities living in certain areas–directly correlates to current areas of high poverty and high needs in the City of Dallas. During a Jan. 9 briefing to the board of trustees, Chief of Staff Pam Lear said Dallas ISD could use a 2020 bond to play a role in addressing these…
En enero, Dallas ISD se suma a otros 1,025 distritos escolares en Texas para celebrar el Mes de Reconocimiento a la Junta Escolar. La Junta Escolar sirve de vínculo entre la comunidad y el salón de clases, y además se les elige para establecer la política que proporcione la estrategia y el marco bajo el que funcionan las escuelas del distrito. El tema de este año es: “Impulsando a la siguiente generación”. Cada año escolar, Dallas ISD les solicita a nueve profesionales que colaboren en la administración de un sistema escolar de más de 154,000 estudiantes y un presupuesto que…