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Recientemente, Mita Havlick fue nombrada directora de la Fundación de Educación de Dallas, el socio de desarrollo del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas. Havlick participa activamente en la comunidad, aboga por las escuelas públicas y es voluntaria en varias organizaciones. Últimamente, Havlick se ha desempeñado como directora ejecutiva del Emanuel Community Center en la comunidad de Old East Dallas, como directora del Comité Asesor del Distrito del Superintendente de Dallas ISD, y como asesora a cargo de educación publica para el congresista Colin Allred. Havlick es firme defensora de la equidad y acceso, y por ello, fue codirectora del comité…

Dallas ISD is rapidly becoming a district of choice where every child can find a school that best fits their unique interests, needs and aspirations. The academic options offered are as diverse as the learners themselves, and many of the top-tier programs offered at Dallas area private schools can be found in Dallas ISD. The district is proud to offer specialty school choice programs and models for students in all grades. The options include programs such as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, Talented and Gifted, Single Gender, Two-Way Dual Language, STEM/STEAM, Visual And Performing Arts, P-Tech/Early College High Schools, Career Institutes, Collegiate…

La Oficina de ‘Family & Community Engagement’ de Dallas ISD está llevando a cabo los eventos Fam Jam los sábados para las familias del distrito. En los Fam Jam los padres encontrarán talleres interactivos sobre varios temas como el acoso escolar o intimidación y preparación para la universidad y una profesión. Además, habrá comida y refrescos gratis, y una variedad de actividades divertidas para los niños, presentaciones estudiantiles, premios, regalos y recursos. Habrá cuidado de niños, de 3 a 12 años, para los padres que asistan a los talleres. Para más información o para inscribirse a los talleres visiten, www.dallasisd.org/family.

It’s game on for Dallas ISD students. Dallas ISD is bringing esports, which is competitive electronic gaming, to more than 60 schools this year as it looks to meet its goal of getting all students involved in an extracurricular activity. (See the participating schools) Originally planned for 20 schools, the overwhelming interest in esports inspired the Student Activities Department to consider bringing the program to 64 campuses. At the recent Dallas ISD Board Briefing, trustees expressed enthusiasm about the program, that will serve middle and high schools through season passes, equipment, tournaments and incentives. “This will get hundreds of our…

Alrededor de 120 invitados, muchos de ellos exalumnos que portaban los colores azul Columbia y blanco de su querida escuela, asistieron a la ceremonia que se llevó a cabo en Franklin D. Roosevelt High School para celebrar el anuncio de que la escuela ubicada en el área de Oak Cliff estará recibiendo una renovación multimillonaria. Roosevelt Relaunch, como se le puso al evento, contó con la participación de varios oradores y alumnos, entre los que se incluyeron a oficiales de Dallas ISD, un concejal de la ciudad de Dallas, el jefe del Departamento de Bomberos de Dallas y la alguacil…

The Dallas ISD, Family & Community Engagement Office is hosting a Fam Jam on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Spruce High School. The Saturday Fam Jams offer free interactive parent workshops on topics such as bullying and college and career readiness. In addition, there be free food and drinks, a variety of fun activities for kids, student entertainment, tons of door prizes, as well as many other giveaways and resources. Childcare for children ages 3-12 will be available for those attending the parent workshops. For more information or to register for the parent workshops, visit www.dallasisd.org/family.

Mita Havlick was recently named executive director of the Dallas Education Foundation, the development partner of the Dallas Independent School District. Havlick is active in the community, advocates for public schools and volunteers with a variety of organizations. Most recently, Havlick served as executive director of Emanuel Community Center in Old East Dallas, as chairperson of the Dallas ISD Superintendent’s Districtwide Advisory Committee, and as public education adviser to U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. A strong proponent of equity and access, Havlick co-chaired the committee and spear-headed the effort that led to Dallas ISD being designated a District of Innovation. She…

Some 120 guests, many of them alumni sporting their beloved school colors of Columbia blue and white, attended a recent ceremony at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School held to celebrate the news that the Oak Cliff school is receiving a multi-million-dollar facelift. Titled the Roosevelt Relaunch, the ceremony featured a variety of speakers and student participants, including Dallas ISD officials, a Dallas City Council member, and the Dallas Fire Chief and County Sheriff, both of whom happen to be Roosevelt alums. Principal Troy Tyson presided at the event, which opened with the presentation of the colors and the Pledge of…

Alumnos de Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence Middle School marcharon en la acera de su escuela con gritos de “no más violencia con armas” y pancartas para promover la paz para conmemorar a Malik Tyler, compañero de clase quien murió en incidente que sucedió en el verano. Los estudiantes, la escuela, y líderes del distrito y la comunidad se reunieron en el plantel el viernes por la mañana para formar parte de Million Fathers March, un evento a nivel nacional que tiene el propósito de animar a los padres y figuras paternas a participar en la vida…

In order to raise awareness on the link between school attendance and academic achievement, Dallas ISD hosted the national September Attendance Awareness Month with a focus on reducing chronic absenteeism to give all students an equitable opportunity to learn, grow and thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Attendance Awareness Month provided the district with an opportunity to raise student and community awareness on the importance of school attendance and demonstrate that attendance is a top priority. The 2019-2020 Dallas ISD Attendance Awareness Month theme was “#ShowUp!” Dallas ISD for the month of September. Coordinated by Parent Services, Student Engagement and Counseling…