Author: The Hub

Dallas ISD es líder entre los distritos escolares más grandes de Texas en proporcionar alimentos y refrigerios nutritivos a estudiantes de bajos ingresos durante el día escolar, según un informe reciente. El miércoles, Children at Risk dio a conocer un informe que clasifica al Dallas ISD como segundo entre los distritos escolares más grandes, con un 75 por ciento de los estudiantes recibiendo almuerzo y 63 por ciento recibiendo desayuno durante el día escolar. “Los estudiantes que no tienen hambre y comen alimentos saludables están más sanos y listos para aprender”, dijo el Dr. Bob Sanborn, presidente y CEO de…

A group of outstanding Dallas ISD students have advanced in a Law Day contest focused on free speech, free press, and free society. The Dallas Bar Association organized the contest featuring four categories: art posters, essays, photography and editorial. Students at seven Dallas ISD schools submitted a total of 135 entries. The first place winners have advanced to the State of Texas Bar competition. The top winners in each category are: Poster Art K-3 1st Place – Jace Jones, first-grade, Walnut Hill Elementary Poster Art 3-5 2nd Place – Nikolas Pacheco, fifth-grade, Casa View Elementary  Poster Art 6-8 1st Place –…

The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet hosted five Dallas mayoral candidates on Thursday evening in an open forum. Over the course of the evening, Albert Black, Scott Griggs, Alyson Kennedy, Lynn McBee, and Miguel Solis fielded a series of questions selected, written, and delivered by Law Magnet students, pressing them on topics ranging from community safety to climate change. “It was a team effort that paid off,” said teacher and event organizer Patrick Lyons. “The forum was informative; the candidates were personable and engaging, and, most importantly, the kids got a lot out of it.” “This was truly a team…

The STEM-Computer Science and Technology Department and Ann Richards STEAM Academy hosted the VEX IQ State Robotics Championship on March 9. The following schools advanced at the state event to the VEX IQ Robotics World Championship in Kentucky April 28-30. Winnetka Elementary School Casa View Elementary School (two teams competing) Alex Sanger Preparatory (two teams competing) Dallas Environmental Science Academy Hill Middle School “The Dallas ISD STEM Department has continuously hosted top-tier events this season and continues to lead as the largest VEX IQ program in Texas, helping spread STEM education into the DFW Metroplex,” said Ruben Lopez from the…

Teachers have until March 29 to apply for a grant of up to $2,000 from the Junior League of Dallas that supports innovative teaching programs. All Dallas ISD educators are eligible to apply and the projects span all grade levels and subject areas. Go to www.jld.net/gfit/ to learn more about the Grants for Innovative Teaching program and to apply. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2018/10/08/junior-league-of-dallas-grants-support-innovative-teaching-grants/

Dallas ISD is leading the way among large Texas school districts in providing low-income students with nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, according to a new report. Children at Risk released a report on Wednesday that ranked Dallas ISD second among large school districts, with 75 percent of eligible students participating in school lunch and 63 percent participating in breakfast. “We are honored to receive this recognition. Our people—campus-based kitchen teams, warehouse, central kitchen and office staff—are the reason we have the number two rated large school food program in the state,” said Michael Rosenberger, Executive Director of Dallas…

Students at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove chuckled when Oscar Mojica, the school’s beloved teacher assistant who is also a professional boxer, got slightly nervous addressing the school. Just four days earlier, Mejia had won the biggest boxing match of his life in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. And while Mojica called the victory a dream come true, he told the students that helping them succeed is more important. “I do box. But what drives me the most is helping you with your education and helping you become who you want…

A media specialist from Wilmer-Hutchins High School will be digging into the California Gold Rush over the summer. Specifically, Valerie Tagoe will attend a seminar on the California Gold Rush at the University of California–Davis after having her application accepted for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Teacher seminar. “I am thrilled to attend this seminar and bring the information and lessons I learn back to my campus,” Tagoe said. “This will help me collaborate with our teachers on this major event from American history.” The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12…

Riane Meekins, estudiante de Lincoln High School, intentó contener el llanto al explicar lo que significa para su familia recibir una beca que cubrirá el costo total de sus estudios en Texas Christian University (TCU). Meekins, parte del grupo de ocho estudiantes de Dallas ISD nombrados como TCU Community Scholars, estaba junto a su madre mientras pensaba sobre su futuro. “Esto significa que no tendré que preocuparme por tener que pagar prestamos o tener deudas”, dijo Meekins. “(Mi mamá) sabe que voy a estar bien en la universidad, que no voy a tener dificultades”. El 19 de marzo, representantes de…

The first annual Specialized Programs Science Fair was held at Thomas Jefferson High School on March 2. Students from the Functional Living Skills program, the Total Communication/Autism program, and the Activities of Daily Living program participated in the fair. Projects ranged from the use of static electricity to animate butterfly wings to the design of a homemade cell phone charger. All of the participants enjoyed explaining their projects to the judges. Special thanks Loni Coots, Jared Tavares, and Jonathan Kramer from the STEM Science Department volunteered to judge the event. Lisa Trent-Wilder checked the projects and made sure that each…