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En enero, el Dallas ISD y los demás distritos escolares del estado celebran el Mes de reconocimiento a la Junta Escolar, un momento para agradecer a los líderes escolares por su dedicación como defensores voluntarios de los estudiantes y de las escuelas públicas. El tema de este año es: “Sembrando semillas para el éxito”, y los integrantes de la Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD hacen su parte, no solo al vigilar la política del distrito y tomar decisiones de adquisiciones en las reuniones mensuales, sino también al visitar con regularidad las escuelas en sus propios distritos. En general, las juntas…

Bajo el calendario escolar aprobado para el año escolar 2019-2020, los estudiantes comenzarán sus clases el 19 de agosto, tendrán una semana de vacaciones por el Día de Acción de Gracias, y terminarán el curso académico el 27 de mayo. Fechas importantes para tener en cuenta: Primer día de clases: 19 de agosto Día feriado para estudiantes y personal escolar: 2 de septiembre Día de la feria – escuelas primarias/Día de capacitación para personal de escuelas secundarias: 11 de octubre Día de la feria – escuelas secundarias/Día de capacitación para personal de escuelas primarias: 18 de octubre Vacaciones por el…

La Expo de STEM anual de Dallas ISD se realizará el sábado, 2 de febrero, de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m., en el Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Acompáñennos a disfrutar de este evento, el más grande de su tipo en Texas, donde encontrará más de 140 actividades prácticas y podrá presenciar competencias de matemáticas, ciencias, robótica, tecnología y construcción de puentes entre estudiantes de Dallas ISD. Además, podrán tratar con expertos en diferentes campos, miembros de la comunidad, educadores, socios del distrito en varias industrias y organizaciones de STEM. La entrada es libre para las familias del área de…

Dallas ISD single-gender schools focus on character and leadership-building skills while preparing students for college and career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d-tnfRbEP0

Dallas ISD STEM/STEAM schools prepare students for careers in the fields of science, technology and engineering. https://youtu.be/OPGCDfvd7ow

Through a partnership between Dallas ISD and the Dallas County Community College District, collegiate academies provide the opportunity for students to earn up to 60 hours of college credit or an associate degree while earning a high school diploma — at no cost to their families. In addition to seven traditional Early College High Schools, Dallas ISD’s collegiate academy program now includes 18 Pathway to Technology Early College High Schools or P-TECHs, each of which has higher education and career industry partners. Dallas ISD is opening two new collegiate academies in 2019–2020, which are also accepting applications through Jan. 31. Skyline Collegiate…

Dallas ISD is home to some of the nation’s top magnet schools. There are programs for every age level covering a variety of interests. The magnet programs combine challenging academics with specialties such as humanities, communication, STEM and visual and performing arts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP0a116cw-k&feature=youtu.be

Montessori schools are designed for independent thinkers who enjoy hands-on, collaborative learning. Montessori schools feature mixed-age classrooms, give students the freedom to choose from a range of available learning activities, and frequently foster learning through student self-discovery rather than direct instruction.  Developed more than a century ago, the Montessori system of instruction is one of the earliest forms of personalized learning.

Two-Way Dual Language programs teach students to read, write and speak in two languages. Two-Way Dual Language instruction is currently offered at 51 Dallas ISD elementary schools, four middle schools and one high school. Parent Rhonda Edmundson whose twins have attended a dual language program since early childhood said the program has helped her daughters become more academically competitive, socially confident and prepared to participate in a world of additional languages and cultures. “Having our girls involved in the two-way dual-language program was a no-brainer,” Edmundson said. “When I think about their future jobs and their future opportunities, we live in…

Dallas ISD is moving towards a progressive model of Racial, Socio-Economic and Educational Equity. In this effort, student voices are a valuable and necessary component toward the next steps of engagement. The Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office in collaboration with the City of Dallas and the MLK Celebration Planning Committee encourages students in grades 9–12  to participate in this powerful opportunity. The theme for the 2019 MLK Youth Summit is “Reconciliation: Moving the Dream Forward” The Youth Summit is a one-day interactive equity forum for high school students to engage with other students while addressing the challenges faced within their…