Author: The Hub

The third time was a charm for Beth Poquette Drews. Drews was a finalist for Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year three times, in 2013, 2017 and 2018, winning the honor this past year. But the accolades don’t stop there. She is the Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year, representing Dallas ISD teachers and those from the 143 public, private and charter school districts served by the regional organization. “What I enjoy most about teaching is getting to be part of my students lives as they grow up into young men and women,” Drews said. “I especially like to…

Dallas ISD is now accepting nominations for students in first- through fifth-grade to be screened for the Dallas ISD Gifted and Talented Education Program. The nomination window is open Aug. 27–Sept. 7. Parents, guardians and community members may nominate students for consideration. Students may also nominate themselves. Information packets are available at local campuses from the school’s Gifted and Talented Education Program teacher. Students must be enrolled in Dallas ISD to be tested. For more information, visit the Advanced Academic Services homepage.

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on Aug. 23 unanimously approved up to $33.3 million in salary increases for eligible teachers, campus leaders and non-instructional staff. The district is able to fund the salary increases after receiving higher-than-expected revenue from property taxes. The salary increases will go toward: Employees that are eligible for salary modification TEI/Teachers: $16.1 million (includes benefits) Eligible teachers at Progressing II and above based on their 2018-19 earned Effectiveness Level will receive the greater value of a 2-percent salary increase or any earned Effectiveness Level change Performance Based Retention Increase – removed due to minimum of…

Ayer, administradores del Dallas ISD agradecieron a las familias su paciencia mientras el distrito da solución a los problemas que han causado que algunas rutas del transporte escolar no operen como se esperaba. Scott Layne, superintendente adjunto, dijo que, aunque las llegadas a tiempo han aumentado conforme han pasado los días, el Dallas ISD aún necesita aproximadamente de 100 conductores. El distrito está reclutando conductores, tanto internos como externos, por lo cual llevará a cabo una feria de trabajo el sábado, 25 de agosto, en el Leonard Center, ubicado en el 5151 Samuell Blvd., de 8 a.m. a 2 p.m.…

Built on the success of a “peace pantry” stocked with canned food that benefits students and their families at Woodrow Wilson High School, a new one has started this school year at nearby Geneva Heights Elementary School. Teachers help identify students whose families would benefit from a gift of food, and on Friday the students take home bags filled with food, prepared by volunteers. The community has embraced the idea, with children collecting canned goods for the pantry. Check out the full story from CBS 11 here. Geneva Heights, formerly Robert E. Lee Elementary, is also officially becoming an International Baccalaureate…

Melisa Simon está empezando su primer año completo como maestra en Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School, localizada en el área de Pleasant Grove. Simon se graduó del programa preuniversitario conocido como early college, de W.W. Samuell High School, y atribuye gran parte de su éxito a dicho programa. Es la primera en su familia en asistir a la universidad y está por comenzar su carrera como docente a la edad de 20 años. “Estoy muy emocionada de darles la bienvenida a mis estudiantes y preparada para entregarles lo mejor de mí.” Simon dijo que su intención nunca fue ser la…

Dallas ISD administrators today thanked families for their patience as the district continues working through issues that have caused some bus routes to not operate as expected. Deputy Superintendent Scott Layne said while the on-time arrival rates are increasing daily, Dallas ISD is about 100 bus drivers short. The district is actively recruiting internal and external candidates and will hold a job fair on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 5151 Samuell Blvd. from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. The bus shortage is largely due to drivers who applied and were processed but did not show up as expected on the first day. Also,…

As students returned to class on Monday, Aug. 20, Dallas ISD teachers were well prepared to start a great school year of learning, thanks in part to the district’s summer professional development opportunities. As part of the 2018 Summer Institute, Dallas ISD offered more than 1,730 sessions at four campuses for four weeks over the summer. From building positive classrooms to differentiating instruction in the digital age, teachers received the tools and learning needed to succeed in the classroom. The Dallas ISD Teaching and Learning Department also brought in external professional development from partners such as the Dallas Zoo, Region…

A recent collaborative luncheon brought together Dallas ISD’s new Office of Racial Equity, Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation, and the City of Dallas’ Office of Equity and Human Rights to discuss equity issues. The Equity Luncheon was held at the Hall of State in Fair Park, and historical societies from several communities—Remembering Black Dallas, Dallas Mexican American Historical League, Dallas ISD’s American Indian Education Program, Dallas Jewish Historical Society—presented on their preservation, research and archival efforts. This was the first of many equity-focused collaborative events.

Una semana antes del inicio de clases, se reunieron las enfermeras del distrito para aprender diferentes maneras de detener un sangrado con un torniquete y gasa en situaciones de emergencia. Las enfermeras trabajaron en equipo para aprender cómo aplicar torniquetes, un dispositivo que detiene el flujo de la sangre y también, practicaron técnicas para empacar heridas abiertas con gasa (utilizando un simulador). Varias organizaciones externas como UT Southwestern, y personal de emergencia de Dallas y Denton, ayudaron a las enfermeras durante las demostraciones.