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Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy es una escuela secundaria magnet que ofrece a los estudiantes un currículo riguroso y donde además se les anima a identificar e investigar opciones profesionales para el futuro. En Longfellow se ofrece el mismo plan de estudios de secundarias que en las demás escuelas secundarias de Dallas ISD y de igual forma, se prepara a los estudiantes con clases de nivel pre-AP, cursos de crédito de preparatoria, oportunidades de educación profesional y técnica, prácticas, aprendizaje basado en proyectos, informática y más. El personal de Longfellow invita a las familias y a los estudiantes a…

Estudiantes de Irma Rangel Leadership School participaban en un panel de discusión en el Winspear Opera House sobre la nueva autobiografía de la ex primera dama Michelle Obama cuando recibieron una gran sorpresa. Obama salió detrás de una cortina durante la discusión lo que sorprendió a las estudiantes ya que no tenían idea que estaba allí. Fue tanto el shock fue que algunas lloraron de la emoción. Obama se encontraba en la ciudad para platicar sobre su nuevo libro, Becoming, esa noche en el American Airlines Center (AAC). Gracias a varios patrocinadores y donaciones de la oficina de Obama, más…

The Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office (REO) is excited to announce the first Racial Equity Leadership Training Team. The strategic professional development framework for Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office is a model that includes the following theoretical and philosophical components: Implicit bias / Unconscious bias, Cultural Intelligence, Cultural Competency, Culturally Responsive and Relevant Teaching and Learning. In addition, the REO recognizes the need to deliver content on the historical ramifications of race, which is why Critical Race Theory through the medium of ongoing “Courageous Conversations” will be an overlay of the professional development framework in various context. The Racial Equity…

Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is a magnet middle school that challenges students academically while encouraging them to identify and explore career options. Longfellow offers the same middle school academic curriculum available in all Dallas ISD middle schools, and also helps students prepare for the future with pre-AP classes, courses for high school credit, career and technical opportunities, internships, project-based learning, computer science, and more.   The Longfellow staff invites families to bring their students and their questions to a special application open house from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at the campus at 5314 Boaz…

On Saturday, Dec. 8, Dallas ISD high school cheerleading squads tuned up their routines to prepare for the UIL State Spirit Competition. The Dallas ISD Cheer Challenge was conducted at Ellis Davis Field House. Here is how the top squads fared: 3A and 4A • 1st Place, Hillcrest High School • 2nd Place, L.G. Pinkston High School • 3rd Place, Franklin D. Roosevelt High School 5A, Division II • 1st Place, W.H. Adamson High School • 2nd Place, Justin F. Kimball High School • 3rd Place, Seagoville High School • 4th Place, South Oak Cliff High School 5A Division 1/Coed…

Este año, la cantidad de alimentos ofrecidos a los estudiantes por el Departamento de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición Infantil de Dallas ISD durante las vacaciones del Día de Acción de Gracias casi se triplicó. Break Meals, un programa del distrito creado para asegurar que los estudiantes tengan acceso a alimentos saludables y sabrosos cuando no hay clases, se ofreció en 34 escuelas, del 19 al 23 de noviembre. El número de alimentos servidos representó un crecimiento de 260 por ciento en comparación con el año pasado. Los alimentos se ofrecerán el 21 y del 26 al 28 de diciembre,…

Students from Irma Rangel Women’s Leadership School were on a panel discussing First Lady Michelle Obama’s new memoir when they got a surprise of the lifetime. Obama walked out from behind the curtain during their discussion, much to the shock of the students at the Winspear Opera House who had no idea she was there. More than a few happy tears followed. Obama was in town to discuss her new book Becoming later that night during a sold-out presentation at American Airlines Center (AAC). Thanks to various partners and ticket donations from Obama’s office, more than 100 Dallas ISD students…

Students at Geneva Heights Elementary School are shopping ’til they drop as part of an incentive program to reward good behavior and attendance during the third six weeks. Students were awarded “Cougar Cash” in order to buy presents for themselves, a friend or family member. Each student started with $10 and then could earn more during the six weeks. The “Heights Holiday Store” features donated jewelry, candles, toys and trinkets, mugs, frames, gift wrap, ribbons, tape, tags and money donated by Geneva Heights parents and community members. Parents Sarah Shopay and Julie Kim organized the holiday store. The store was…

The Research in Mathematics Education unit at Southern Methodist University has named Dallas ISD Chief Academic Officer Ivonne Durant as the recipient of its Impact in Leadership Award. SMU stated they selected Durant for her “outstanding contributions to policy, research and practice in STEM Education.” “Of particular note, this year’s conference theme focuses on access and equity,” states a letter from the Research in Mathematics Education (RME) unit. “(Durant’s) relentless efforts to ensure all students have access to high-quality STEM educational opportunities is inspiring.” The criteria for nomination and selection for the award was quite rigorous, and included the following:…

La junta escolar del Dallas ISD aprobó el programa de incentivos del Departamento de Transporte Escolar el 13 de diciembre. Este programa de incentivos ofrece tres tipos de incentivos: incentivo por asistencia perfecta, recomendaciones para conductores con licencia comercial para conducir (CDL, por sus siglas en inglés) y retención de conductores CDL. El incentivo por asistencia perfecta permite a los conductores de Dallas ISD y los monitores de los autobuses con asistencia perfecta durante el mes, ganarse $50 adicionales por ese mes. El personal que cumpla con este criterio debe tener asistencia perfecta y cubrir todas las rutas asignadas por…