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Trustee Edwin Flores serves as 1st vice president of the Board of Trustees, and he encourages parents to choose the right school for their children to help them soar to success. Below is an excerpt from his monthly column that appears in The Advocate’s Preston Hollow edition. Teaching and learning around the world! The mission of Dallas ISD is to “Educate all Students for Success.” Engaging students in teaching and learning opportunities, which allow them to explore local and global issues, is definitely a way of leading them to the road of success. The opportunity to participate in international educational…

Thanks to an unprecedented financial commitment from the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) Foundation, all seniors – regardless of GPA or family income – at 23 Dallas ISD high schools have the opportunity to earn a full-tuition scholarship, a Success Coach mentor, and access to additional transfer scholarships to attend partner four-year universities including SMU and UNT-Dallas. Interested seniors must sign a “Promise Pledge” no later than Jan. 31 to qualify. Go here to learn more and sign the pledge. Here and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Dallas County Promise. What does the Dallas County Promise scholarship…

Robert E. Lee Elementary School, which will become Geneva Heights Elementary School in July 2018, is officially now an International Baccalaureate campus! The campus is now a Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, which assists students ages 3-12 in developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to excel in their studies and in their personal growth. To become an official PYP school, the school participated in a nearly three-year process that included a review of qualifications and achievements, several months of consultations and trial implementation, and verification visits. “This IB authorizations means we will be focused on turning our kids into…

El compromiso del representante Micciche de ayudar a los alumnos a alcanzar el éxito queda manifiesto en sus esfuerzos por reclutar a miembros de la comunidad para ayudar como tutores. A continuación, pueden ver un fragmento de la columna del representante que se publica cada mes en el White Rock Lake Weekly. Todos podemos tener un efecto extraordinario en los estudiantes Si en algún momento han dudado el efecto que puede tener la participación de la comunidad en los estudiantes, solo tienen que ver el ejemplo de Lee McShan Jr. Elementary School en el área de Vickery Meadow. La escuela…

Students across Dallas ISD returned to class on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to begin the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year. For South Oak Cliff High School students, the return was a little different, as they reported to the Village Fair School rather than their usual campus. The school will be housed at Village Fair until their campus at 3601 S. Marsalis Ave. is renovated. The work will include a new public entrance and administrative offices, new courtyards, new student entry, classroom renovations, an expanded cafeteria and more. Learn about the project, funded by the 2015 Dallas ISD Bond Program,…

¡Alumnos, ya se pueden registrar para la Expo de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas más grande de Texas! El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, 20 de enero, de 9 a.m.–3 p.m., en el Centro de Convenciones Kay Bailey Hutchinson, que se ubica en el 650 S. Griffin St., en el centro de Dallas. Durante la expo, los asistentes podrán disfrutar de varias actividades prácticas y divertidas. Algunas de las sesiones que se ofrecerán son: 3D Printing, Build Your Own Flashlight, Concrete Bowling, Green Screen Tech, and Robots on the Move. Para inscribirse y para ver más…

Trustee Dan Micciche’s commitment to helping students soar to success can be seen in his efforts to recruit community members to tutor students. Below is an excerpt from his column, which appears each month in the White Rock Lake Weekly. Ordinary citizens can make extraordinary impact If you have ever doubted the effect of community involvement on student outcomes, take a look at Lee McShan Jr. Elementary School in Vickery Meadow, which had the highest score on Dallas ISD’s school effectiveness index out of 150 elementary schools. One big reason for the school’s success is Dalene L. Buhl and the…

Registration is now open for the largest STEM Expo in Texas! The STEM Expo, which will feature a variety of fun, hands-on activities, is set for Saturday, Jan. 20 at Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St., from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Scheduled sessions include: 3D Printing, Build Your Own Flashlight, Concrete Bowling, Green Screen Tech, and Robots on the Move. To register or find more information, visit www.dallasisd.org/stem. The event is free and open to all Dallas area students and families. Don’t miss this opportunity to build, design, create and explore!

Enero es el mes de reconocimiento a la Junta Escolar, momento para agradecer a los líderes locales por su dedicación y voluntad de servir como defensores de los niños y de las escuelas públicas. El Dallas ISD se une a otros distritos en el estado en reconocer la labor de nuestra junta. Las juntas escolares tienen la responsabilidad de establecer una visión para el programa educativo de un distrito, diseñar la estructura para lograr esa visión, garantizar que las escuelas cumplan las expectativas de la comunidad y constantemente abogar por mejorar el aprendizaje estudiantil. Cada año escolar, el Dallas ISD…

In December, Dallas ISD announced its two new Principal of the Year winners. This video highlights what all the finalists love about their jobs, and how they tackle challenges at their schools. Our principals are back at school today to prepare for students’ return to class on Tuesday, Jan. 9.