¡Estudiantes de 11º y 12º grado! No se pierdan la Feria Universitaria del distrito donde encontrarán toda la información que necesitan para cumplir su sueño de asistir a la universidad. Cientos de representantes de universidades de la región y de fuera del área metropolitana vendrán a Dallas el miércoles, 18 de septiembre, para ayudarte a realizar tu sueño de asistir a la universidad. La Feria Universitaria de Dallas ISD se llevará a cabo de 5:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m., en el Ellis Davis Field House, ubicado en el 9191 Polk St. Ya sea que quieras estudiar cerca de casa o…
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High school juniors and seniors with the dream of attending college–but are unsure how to make that dream come true–are in luck. Hundreds of representatives from colleges near and far are coming to Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to help make dreams of attending college come true. The free annual Districtwide College Fair is set for 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 Polk St. Whether a student wants to stay close to home or venture across the country, this is their chance to meet dozens of college representatives face-to-face to get information about options after high school graduation.…
Dallas ISD graduate Macario Hernandez was working with teens in the juvenile offender system when he found a calling for teaching. “It really feels that my inspiration to become a teacher was my way of finding a profession that I could give back to my community,” he said. “Education is what offered me that dream.” Hernandez enrolled in the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program (ACP), which trains college graduates who studied a career outside of teaching to follow their passion and lead a classroom. After inspiring students as a teacher, Hernandez now serves as principal at Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early…
La Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) otorgó a Dallas ISD una calificación general de ‘B’, 86 de 100 — que refleja una mejora de cinco puntos sobre la calificación del año pasado. El sistema de evaluación de la TEA, que otorga una calificación de la A a F, mide el rendimiento de los estudiantes, progreso y crecimiento de la escuela, y cuánto han progresado las escuelas en sus esfuerzos por cerrar las brechas en el rendimiento académico entre varias poblaciones de alumnos. Es importante recalcar que el propio sistema de evaluación de Dallas ISD – conocido en inglés como…
Sheila Walker es el enlace con la comunidad en Lincoln High School, y le encanta acercarse a ellos, formar colaboraciones, y preparar a los estudiantes para la universidad y la fuerza laboral. “Me aseguró de poder brindar ayuda a alguien diariamente”, dijo Walker. La Oficina para la Participación de las Familias y la Comunidad organizó una conferencia en la que se proporcionó a los enlaces del distrito, incluyendo a Walker, capacitación y estrategias esenciales para lograr éxito. En su mensaje de apertura, el superintendente Michael Hinojosa los elogió por la función invaluable que desempeñan diariamente. “La participación de las familias…
The Texas Education Agency’s rating of Dallas ISD with an overall grade of B reflects a score of 86 out of 100 — a five-point improvement over the district’s 2018 rating of B. The TEA’s new A-F rating system measures such factors as student achievement, school progress/growth and how well schools perform at closing academic gaps between various populations of students. It’s important to know that Dallas ISD’s homegrown rating system – the Local Accountability System for Campus Success – applies a more robust standard for assessing schools than that applied by the state. In short, Dallas ISD is holding…
El martes por la mañana, los estudiantes, maestros y el personal escolar de Henry B. González Personalized Learning Academy, tuvieron muchas razones para celebrar el nuevo año escolar. La escuela recibió una “A” de parte de la Agencia de Educación de Texas y está comenzando el primer año como un plantel con el modelo de aprendizaje personalizado. En esta mañana en particular, los estudiantes recibieron una gran sorpresa: mochilas y útiles escolares gratis, gracias al programa Start Proud! de Office Depot. Empleados de Office Depot y representantes de Domtar Paper organizaron el evento Start Proud! en la escuela. Se contó…
As the community liaison representative at Lincoln High School, Sheila Walker loves reaching out to the community, building partnerships and preparing students for college and the workforce. “I make sure that I’m touching a life every day,” Walker said. A summit hosted by the Office of Family and Community Engagement provided the district’s community liaisons, including Walker, with the tools and strategies they need to succeed. In his opening address, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa praised the community liaisons for the valuable role they play every day. “Family and Community Engagement is the face of our schools,” Hinojosa said. “It’s our job…
It’s a Tuesday morning at Henry B. Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy, and the students, teachers and staff have plenty to celebrate. The school earned an “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency and is beginning its first year as a personalized learning campus. And, on this particular morning, students just received a big surprise: free backpacks and school supplies through Office Depot’s philanthropic program, Start Proud!. Office Depot associates and representatives from Domtar Paper hosted a Start Proud! assembly at Gonzalez to kick off the new school year with notable guests Dallas ISD Chief Academic Officer Ivonne Durant and David…
NBA players, members of the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and the superintendent welcomed the students at Dade Middle School on the first day of classes. “Dallas loves you. The Dallas Mavericks love you. Our school board loves you,” Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said. “There’s a whole lot of love in this house. We’re going to have a fantastic year, and I’m so excited to welcome you on the first day of the best year of your life.” Members of the Mavs ManiACC performance squad demonstrated stunts and dunks. Dallas Mavericks players J.J. Barea and Justin Jackson shot hoops…