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…
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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…
A principios de este mes, cuatro estudiantes de Dallas ISD compitieron en el “Mayor’s Cup Debate”, organizado por el alcalde Mike Rawlings y la Dallas Urban Debate Alliance. El tema del debate fue, “¿Debe Estados Unidos elevar el límite de refugiados que acepta a 75,000?”. Olivia Northcutt-Wyly, de la School of Science and Engineering, y Asya Taylor, de la Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, debatieron a favor y Zoe Osborn y Christian Mendoza de la School for the Talented and Gifted presentaron argumentos en contra. Los jueces eligieron a Osborn y Mendoza como ganadores, mientras que Northcutt-Wyly y Taylor fueron seleccionados…
The Rotary Club of Dallas invites nominations from all district schools for its annual Service Above Self Teacher Awards. The award provides an opportunity to publicly applaud Dallas ISD teachers and to reward those who have demonstrated excellence in their profession by “going the extra mile.” Applications may be submitted by Dallas ISD teachers on their own behalf or by other individuals on behalf of a teacher. Winning recipients each receive a customized engraved plaque and a cash award from the Rotary Club of Dallas. April 29 is the application deadline. To learn more or to nominate a deserving teacher,…
Lincoln High School senior Riane Meekins tried to hold back tears as she talked about what a full-ride scholarship to Texas Christian University meant to her family. https://youtu.be/I0csPvDS5n8 As one of eight Dallas ISD seniors named a TCU Community Scholar, Meekins stood next to her mom and thought about the impact the scholarship valued at $260,000 would have on her future. “This means I don’t have to worry about me having to pay back student loans or being in debt,” Meekins said. “(My mom) is going to know that I’m going to be okay when I’m in college, I’m not…
Fue una noche inolvidable para el evento inaugural Poetry Slam de Dallas ISD en Edison Learning Center ya que se sintió en el auditorio la energía y la emoción de los estudiantes, los padres orgullosos y los compañeros que se presentaron para demostrar su apoyo. Los estudiantes participantes estuvieron compitiendo para recibir becas de $10,000 a través de una generosa donación del empresario, Roland Parrish. Su contribución caritativa proporciona un apoyo para que los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de lograr una educación superior. Más de 100 estudiantes de quinto grado, representando 60 escuelas, demostraron un talento impecable y creatividad literaria…
La temporada de los bailes de graduación está a la vuelta de la esquina. El programa Buzz Free Dress & Suit Giveaway proporcionará un atuendo de fiesta para los estudiantes que se comprometan a vivir libres de drogas y alcohol. El evento es el sábado, 30 de marzo de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m. en Townview Magnet Center, ubicado en 1201 E. 8 St. Los interesados en asistir deben registrarse por adelantado en www.surveymonkey.com/r/buzzfree2019 .
Prom season is just around the corner! The Buzz Free Dress & Suit Giveaway will provide free prom attire for students who commit to being drug- and alcohol-free. The event is 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Townview Magnet Center, 1201 E. 8th St. Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance at www.surveymonkey.com/r/buzzfree2019.