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The Dallas Education Foundation’s (DEF) third annual Heart of Teaching Gala, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Longhorn Ballroom, promises a night of music, dancing, and theatrical performances, with civic and philanthropic leaders competing for the coveted Dancing with the Stars of Dallas Mirror Ball trophy.  Securing a ticket to the gala helps unlock opportunities for students and educators, as all proceeds will directly fund programming and innovative teacher grants that will accelerate early learning, advance literacy, and drive post-secondary success. Hosted by Honorary Chair and former Ambassador Ron Kirk, the gala will showcase dancing by…

The Dallas ISD 2024 graduation season is almost here! Dallas ISD commencement ceremonies are held at various locations throughout the district and will be streamed live. Commencement Streaming links will be shared in May 2024. If you are unable to watch a commencement ceremony live, all graduation events will be shared on the Class of 2024 Graduation showcase webpage after the event.

Dos veces al año, se designan días específicos para que los maestros se reúnan con los padres para hablar del progreso académico de sus estudiantes. Este año, las conferencias de padres serán un poco diferentes. Con el fin de ofrecer más flexibilidad, las conferencias con padres se realizarán durante una semana específica. En otoño, durante la semana del 23 de octubre, las conferencias se realizarán durante una hora programada con anterioridad que se adapte a los horarios de los padres y maestros. Los maestros dedicarán un total acumulativo de un día laboral, equivalente a siete horas y 45 minutos según…

Twice a year, every year, certain days are designated to give teachers the opportunity to meet with parents and discuss their students’ progress. This year, parent conferences will be a little different. More flexibility is being built around parent conferences by designating a parent conferences week and counting the parent conference time as one full teacher work day each semester, which is seven hours and 45 minutes per DK (LOCAL). This fall, the conferences are to be scheduled and conducted to meet the needs of the parents and teachers during the week of Oct. 23. Teachers will put in a…

Cuando Claudio Urbina, coordinador deportivo y entrenador principal de fútbol americano en W.H. Adamson High School, supo por primera vez que sería el nuevo coordinador deportivo de la preparatoria de la que se graduó, fue un momento fuerte para él. Dallas ISD está celebrando a entrenadores como él este 6 de octubre, Día Nacional del Entrenador, y a lo largo del mes. “Incluso ahora cuando manejo al trabajo, me parece irreal”, dijo Urbina. “No puedo creer que me gano la vida haciendo esto. Me encanta lo que hago, y sé que lo que estamos haciendo tiene un impacto directo en…

Each October, Dallas ISD marks National Bullying Prevention Month in recognition of the need to address the profound impact bullying can have on students’ self-esteem, mental health, and school attendance. Knowing that students require a safe and civil environment to learn and attain high academic standards and develop healthy human relationships, the district strives to combat bullying by providing tools for prevention and intervention. “Bullying is a serious issue, and with the advancement of technology, it has become increasingly important to educate both parents and students about the many forms that bullying can take,” said Mahoganie Gaston, Counseling Services coordinator.…

To honor track and field athlete Sha’Carri Richardson, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees discussed naming the track field at John Kincaide Stadium, inside the Jesse Owens Athletic Complex, to the Sha’Carri Richardson Track during the October Board Briefing. The track field, near Carter High School where Richardson ran as a student, would serve as a tribute to Richardson’s remarkable achievements in sports and significant ties to the Dallas community. A native of South Dallas, Richardson was raised in Oak Cliff by her grandmother, Ms. Betty Harp and her aunt, Shayaria Richardson. She attended Dallas ISD campuses from elementary to…

When Claudio Urbina, athletic coordinator, and head football coach at W.H. Adamson High School, first learned about being named the new athletic coordinator for his alma mater, it was a powerful moment for him. Dallas ISD is celebrating coaches like him on National Coaches Day on Oct. 6 and throughout the month. “Even now when I drive into work, it’s still somewhat surreal,” Urbina said. “I can’t believe this is what I do for a living. I really enjoy what I do, and I know what we’re doing has a direct impact on the kids in this community.” For Urbina,…

Roberto González, director de Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern, no tenía previsto ser educador, pero dice que, en cierta forma, la enseñanza era algo que estaba a su alrededor mientras crecía en Cartagena, Colombia. Su madre trabajó como maestra de matemáticas y luego como directora en Colombia, lo que inspiró a González a seguir una vida de servicio, que comenzó en el campo de la medicina. “Siempre me ha gustado ayudar”, dice González. “Mi mentalidad era ayudar a la gente, así que me dediqué a la medicina y me convertí en médico familiar de comunidades de bajos recursos”. Debido a…

Roberto Gonzalez, principal at Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern, did not set out to become an educator, but he said in many ways, teaching was all around him as he was growing up in Cartagena, Colombia. His mother worked as a math teacher and then as a principal in Colombia, inspiring Gonzalez to pursue a life of service—one that started out in the medical field. “I always liked to help,” Gonzalez said. “My mind was helping people, so I went into the medical field and became a family practitioner working with underserved communities.” Due to violence that made it increasingly…