Author: The Hub

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas (Dallas ISD) está preparando un proceso de planificación estratégica para crear una visión innovadora para el aprendizaje, la tecnología y el diseño de instalaciones. Para iniciar dicho proceso, el Dallas ISD invita a la comunidad a asistir a una de las cuatro reuniones educativas que se ofrecerán. Los padres, estudiantes, personal del distrito, líderes empresariales y la comunidad, tendrán la oportunidad de compartir su visión sobre el futuro del distrito. A continuación, puede ver cuándo y dónde se realizarán estas reuniones.* Martes, 7 de noviembre, 6 a 8 p.m. W.T. White High School Martes,…

The J.L. Long Middle School community recently ran for a great cause: a fundraiser sponsored by the school’s PTA. The 21st Annual Long Run started and finished at the front lawn of Long Middle School. After the races, runners, student groups, parents, families and community members enjoyed food, refreshments, and entertainment. The money raised by the fun run will go toward fees associated with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program; Leadership Cadet Corps uniforms; instruments for band and orchestra; and much more. Go here to learn more about the annual event.

Statistics show that while women make up 48 percent of the U.S. workforce, they only make up 24 percent of workers in STEM fields. Students at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School are ready to change that after attending the Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 32nd Annual Luncheon centered on the theme: “She Who Dares.” The students from Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, a member of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, were among the 1,400 attendees who were challenged to do more to create greater opportunities for women and girls to lead. The event included everything from an inspirational video of three local women…

The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) is launching a strategic planning process to create a strategic and innovative vision for Dallas ISD learning, technology, and facilities design. To launch this process, the district is hosting four education summits and encourages all stakeholders to attend one of the summits. Two additional sessions have been added to the schedule of meetings. These are set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Justin F. Kimball and James Madison high schools. Parents, students, district staff, business leaders and community members will have an opportunity to share their innovative vision of the future. Dates,…

Before thousands of feet hit the street for the Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K on Saturday, Dec. 9, students are encouraged to use their creative talents to design posters that show their school spirit and pride. Entries are due on or before Friday, Nov. 10, and will be judged in three grade-level categories: elementary, middle and high school. Photos of entries may be uploaded via an online Poster Submission Form accessible to Dallas ISD employees. Posters will receive points by meeting certain criteria: Five points each for including campus name, school mascot, principal’s name, executive director’s name; 10 points each for using…

Real School Gardens with Boston Consulting Group and Sprouts Grocery installed an outdoor learning garden to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Walnut Hill Elementary School. Watch the above video to see how the garden came to be.

Woodrow Wilson High School grad Joe Allen runs Jumprope Web Design, a boutique web design and development agency. When he isn’t busy coding, designing and managing clients, Allen loves to travel the world. He just returned from a year in Ecuador where he designed and developed a flash card application called Flash-Vue to help people learn a variety of subjects. The Hub caught up with Allen, who also attended George Bannerman Dealey Montessori, as part of the ongoing AlumNow series. What was your favorite subject/activity/involvement in high school? I would have to say that Biology class my senior year was my…

Dallas ISD’s Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise department (M/WBE) is spearheading a free contractor networking event from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at the Dallas County Schools Technology and Training Center, 5151 Samuell Blvd. The “In the Mix” networker is being held to promote strategic partnerships between general and subcontractors that can lead to opportunities to participate in the district’s $1.6 billion bond program. M/WBE Program Manager Wilton Munnings said the event is aimed at expanding the number of firms participating in the bond program. “Our goal is to recruit and retain competitive minority and women- owned…

The Dallas ISD Visual and Performing Arts Department held the Tech Olympics on Sept. 30 at Richland College. Every Dallas ISD high school with a Technical Theatre Program participated and competed in the event representing more than 100 students from nine different schools, giving them the chance to collaborate with students from across the district.  Seventy students participated in workshops given by Richland Theatre College Tech Director Jennifer Owen, including a college information session with Andy Long, the head of theatre. Eighty students competed in Team Design Challenges; fifty-six students competed in Tech Tournament Challenges;  and 25 students from across…

Let’s face it, with Halloween right around the corner many kids (and adults) get lost in the excitement of dressing up and going door-to-door for sweet treats. But, we want students, staff and community to remain safe while being out on Halloween. This year, the Dallas ISD Police Department would like to share some simple safety tips to help our Dallas students and parents in making the most of their experience on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat safety tips Do not go trick or treating alone. Never go inside a house. Don’t eat candy that is not properly wrapped. Always have…