La Asociación de Educadores de Baile de Texas (TDEA, en inglés) seleccionó a nueve estudiantes de Dallas ISD, más que en todos los años anteriores, para que participen en el equipo de baile estatal. El equipo de baile estatal de la TDEA está compuesto de bailarines que representan escuelas de todo el estado. Estos bailarines participarán en una convención que incluirá talleres de baile, capacitación de líderes, clases maestras y la oportunidad de conocer a nuevos colegas. La convención del TDEA se llevará a cabo del 9 al 12 de enero en Houston. Los nueves bailarines de Dallas ISD que…
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Leanne Woods es la segunda maestra galardonada con $250 que entrega Carter Financial Management cada trimestre a maestros de educación especial excepcionales. Los fondos se utilizan para comprar materiales para la clase. Se invita a los padres, a la comunidad y al personal a que nominen a personas que demuestran las cualidades de un maestro de educación especial distinguido, que establece altas expectativas y esté comprometido a mejorar los resultados de los estudiantes que reciben servicios de educación especial en Dallas ISD. Woods es maestra de programas especializados en Preston Hollow Elementary School. Fue nominada por un administrador, un padre…
Durante una ceremonia especial en Billy Earl Dade Middle School, la hija del Dr. Dade animó a los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria a trabajar duro para lograr el éxito. Billie Sanford Dade presidió la ceremonia que se realizó para reconocer a los estudiantes que demuestran excelencia en la escuela. Dade, que viajó desde Atlanta para la ceremonia, comentó que esto es solo el comienzo de una asociación con la escuela para apoyar a los estudiantes. “Mi padre siempre creyó que toda persona debería recibir una buena educación, sin importar donde viven”, dijo Dade. “Sé que, si el viviera, participaría…
Students from Dallas ISD’s Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle School recently got to tour the inner workings at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Fort Worth. “Camp Amazon” allowed students to see the building, learn about coding and how the company uses robots and other technology. Students were amazed at the sheer size of the building, and of some of the large-scale robots in use there. “All the students in here have a love for math and science, and when we look at that, math and science helps you with problem-solving,” said Tony Vozzolo, general manager of the…
Shelly Thibodaux, a P.E. teacher and coach at Dallas ISD’s Robert T. Hill Middle School, is October’s “Excellent Educator.” The award included a $1,000 check for the school, presented by SMU President Dr. R. Gerald Turner. The Excellent Educator program is coordinated by NBC 5 and SMU to honor educators in the region who go above and beyond. Learn more about how Thibodaux makes a positive difference for students at Hill Middle School here.
New teachers are invited to Touchdown for Teachers on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the SMU football game. The first 500 teachers to register here can claim two complimentary tickets to the game, which starts at 2:30 p.m. A free tailgating party begins at noon and will feature food, drinks and entertainment along with a brief message of encouragement from distinguished Dallas ISD teacher Shareefah Mason, who teaches U.S. Government, AP Government and Economics at New Tech High School. During the halftime program, Dallas ISD teachers Matthew Abernathy and Melisa Simon will be recognized as “Rising Stars.” Abernathy is an Algebra 2…
Thanks to a generous fundraising effort and a $766,000 grant, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is getting a professional-level recording studio to help students take a major step forward in accomplishing their education and future career goals. The BTWHSPVA Advisory Board led the fundraising effort to make the recording studio a reality. The project, which also will include the ability to retrofit four classrooms/spaces as satellite recording studios, is scheduled to celebrate its grand opening in Fall 2019. “The goal for us is to level the playing field and to ensure every student at Booker…
Leanne Woods is the second recipient of a quarterly $250 recognition provided to outstanding special education teachers by Carter Financial Management. Recipients can use the funds to spend on items for their classrooms. Parents, community and staff are encouraged to identify nominees that demonstrate qualities of a distinguished special education teacher, setting high standards and demonstrating commitment for improving outcomes for students who receive special education services in Dallas ISD. Woods is a specialized programs teacher at Preston Hollow Elementary. She was nominated by an administrator, parent and colleague. Below are some of the comments that were made during the nomination.…
You could hear the loud screams and chants—coupled with the drumline’s melodic lows— from outside of Dallas ISD’s largest campus. The nation’s first magnet school was pure pandemonium when students received the surprise of a lifetime. Actress America Ferrera, best known for her work in Ugly Betty and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, appeared from behind a curtain alongside two of her friends: singer Alicia Keys and social media sensation Liza Koshy. Massive cheers erupted from the crowd of students. For a moment, the excitement from the 1,200 Skyline High School students, teachers, staff and media drowned out the…
The Texas Dance Educators’ Association (TDEA) selected nine Dallas ISD students to participate in its All-State Dance Team, which is more than any previous year. The TDEA All-State Dance Team is made up of dancers representing schools from across the state. All-State dancers participate in a convention that includes dance workshops, leadership training, master classes, and networking. The TDEA convention is scheduled for Jan. 9-12 in Houston. The nine Dallas ISD dancers selected to participate are: Irma Berlanga, Spruce High School Tyianah Duren-Clifton, Molina High School Carlos Garcia, Thomas Jefferson High School Carolina Gonzalez, North Dallas High School Jacqueline Hernandez,…