Growing up in the rural-coastal town of Isabela, Puerto Rico, in the 1990s, I was always ready to go on an adventure with my brothers and childhood friends. We would discover new trails and creeks, collect seashells and sea glass along the beach, and explore tropical coral reefs together. These experiences became the foundation for my sense of discovery and awe. My world was a place of wonder. Trying to make sense of it all. What or who would bring comfort, and what or who would bring quite the opposite, or both at once. Looking back, I can feel the…
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When Veronica Allen, director of Section 504 and Dyslexia Services, first became a dyslexia bilingual evaluator in Dallas ISD 15 years ago, the district did not have any dyslexia interventionists. Now, Allen is proud to say the department includes over 200 dyslexia interventionists and dyslexia evaluators thanks to their drive to develop leaders in the district. The entire team recently came together to celebrate the department’s growth and team members’ many accomplishments, including 149 currently employed certified Wilson dyslexia practitioners and 49 currently employed certified Wilson dyslexia therapists who have earned their certifications over the past few years due to…
Dallas ISD’s robotics teams achieved remarkable success at the VEX Robotics World Championship that took place in May. Students showcased their technical prowess and teamwork, leaving a lasting impression on the judges. The “LadyBots” from Casa View Elementary earned the Girl Powered and Build Awards. Alex Sanger Preparatory took home the Sportsmanship Award and Winnetka Elementary’s two teams won the Energy Award. In the middle school division, the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove was awarded the Energy Award as well. Dallas ISD’s drone teams soared to victory at the recent Aerial Drone Championship this past April…
Descubra los increíbles logros de los exalumnos de nuestro distrito a través de la serie AlumNow. Esta campaña da a conocer las historias de éxito de los graduados de Dallas ISD, destacando sus logros profesionales y sus trayectorias personales. AlumNow le permite conocer los increíbles talentos que han salido de nuestro distrito, desde empresarios a médicos, y mucho más. Celebre con nosotros las inspiradoras historias y vea los logros que los exalumnos de Dallas ISD están alcanzando. ¿Desea compartir alguna historia sobre Dallas ISD? Llene este cuestionario para tener la oportunidad de que su historia sea publicada en nuestras plataformas…
Learn about the incredible achievements of our district’s former students with the AlumNow series. This campaign showcases the success stories of Dallas ISD graduates, highlighting their post-graduation accomplishments and giving an inside look at their current careers and life paths. From entrepreneurs to doctors and everything in between, AlumNow connects you to the amazing talent that has come from our district. Follow along as we celebrate their inspiring journeys and check out the amazing things former Dallas ISD students are accomplishing today. Do you have a Dallas ISD story to share? Fill out this questionnaire for an opportunity to be…
The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Alexus Ferrell who is a video producer for Dallas ISD’s only broadcast channel, Dallas Schools Television (DSTV). DSTV produces videos to promote, inform, and educate the public about Dallas ISD students, staff, teachers, departments, schools, and programs. It also supports the district’s board meetings, live streams, and marketing campaigns. Read about how Alexus’s educational journey at Dallas ISD led her to return to the district and pursue a passion that began in her high school years, below: What high school did you graduate from and what year did…
The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Anastasia Reed who is the current Director of Digital Communication at Dallas ISD. Read about her educational journey at Dallas ISD and how artistic exploration and expression helped shape her passion for communication, below: What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in 2008. What are your responsibilities as director? As the director of digital communication for Dallas ISD, I am responsible for developing and implementing effective digital communication strategies to…
Como un vistazo al siglo XVIII, Skyline High School se disfrazó como una escena de Hamilton, uno de los fenómenos musicales más recientes de Broadway. Estudiantes de primaria desfilaron por los pasillos trajeados de fracs, levitas, largos vestidos y uniformes de soldados coloniales mientras participaban en el programa Lone Star Challenge de 2023 a principios de mayo. Más de 500 estudiantes compitieron en el Lone Star Challenge, un concurso académico en que demuestran su dominio de un tema específico mientras compiten contra cientos de estudiantes en equipos de nueve. El tema fue “Estados Unidos en el siglo XVIII: de la…
Echoing the 18th Century, Skyline High School looked like a scene from Hamilton, one of Broadway’s most recent musical phenomena. Elementary students paraded through Skyline’s gym wearing tailcoats, frock coats, prairie dresses, and colonial soldier costumes as they participated in the 2023 Lone Star Challenge program in early May. More than 500 students competed in the Lone Star Challenge competition which is a scholastic contest wherein their mastery of a theme-based topic is revealed as they compete against hundreds of other students in nine-member teams. With the theme, 18th Century America: From Colonization to Independence, students were tested in literature,…
Dallas ISD se alegra en dar a conocer a los estudiantes con la clasificación más alta de la generación de 2023 de cada preparatoria. Estos excepcionales estudiantes de último año han buscado incansablemente la excelencia, lo que les ha ameritado el primer y segundo lugar entre su generación de graduados. Como muestra de que no hay logro que no puedan alcanzar, estos alumnos exhiben un conocimiento de notable amplitud y habilidades académicas sin igual. Felicitamos a estos distinguidos estudiantes en este importante momento de sus vidas. A continuación se encuentra una lista de los estudiantes destacados. Barack Obama Male Leadership…