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Schools throughout Dallas ISD hosted KinderCamp on Friday, April 20 to begin enrolling students for kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Parents of incoming kinder and first grade students had the opportunity to learn about curriculum for those grades, and the advantages that an early education offers students. KinderCamp also included meeting the teachers, visiting classrooms, and an ice cream social. To continue preparing for a smooth transition to kindergarten, Dallas ISD students currently enrolled in pre-k, can attend a summer camp from June 11– 28. For more information on the camp, visit dallasisd.org/summerlearning. Pre-K and kindergarten spots are still available in schools…

Estudiantes de Oliver W. Holmes Humanities/Communications Academy recibieron palabras de aliento para estudiar carreras relacionadas a las ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM) con la ayuda de un invitado especial: Troy Aikman, jugador histórico de los Dallas Cowboys. United Way, Mr. Cooper, Texas Instruments y el propio exjugador se unieron para presentar “STEM in the Schoolyard”, evento durante el cual los estudiantes participan en actividades prácticas. United Way organiza el evento cada año para motivar a los alumnos a pensar más allá de lo usual y de manera creativa. El evento contó con la participación de unos 150 voluntarios que…

El programa de becas Women LEAD (Aprende, Destácate, Logra, Sueña) otorgó becas universitarias que suman $40,000 a 10 excelentes estudiantes de Dallas ISD. El programa, fundado en 2013 por la Junior League de Dallas en colaboración con Mary Kay Inc., tiene la meta de ayudar a alumnas de preparatoria a cumplir sus sueños de recibir una educación postsecundaria y crear oportunidades para otras futuras líderes. Las becas serán otorgadas a: Lal Lawmi – $15,000, Conrad High School Carol Flores – $10,000, Thomas Jefferson High School Alondra Martínez Gallegos – $5,000, Conrad High School Sonya Soto – $4,000, Thomas Jefferson High…

Después de pensar y reflexionar sobre lo que significa el feminismo, Erick, estudiante de 12º grado en Bryan Adams High School, decidió comenzar un club que se enfocará en el concepto y lo importante que es para la sociedad en general. Erick comenzó el primer club feminista de la escuela cuando era estudiante de 10o grado. “No es algo que se escuche regularmente, especialmente en la preparatoria, porque la gente suele tener una idea errónea de lo que significa el feminismo”, dijo Erick. Por definición, el feminismo es la creencia de que las mujeres y hombres deben tener los mismos derechos y…

A national group named Dallas ISD’s alternative certification teacher program as one of the top 10 programs in the country. The Dallas ISD program prepares college graduates and career changers to become top-tiered teachers in the district. The National Council on Teacher Quality in April ranked the Dallas ISD teacher certification program in the top 10 out of 129 similar programs. “With the high number of new teachers in the workforce, particularly in schools with large populations of traditionally underserved students, it is imperative that programs provide prospective teachers with the proper support to become effective first-year teachers,” said Kate…

Sixty-two graduating seniors in Dallas ISD’s Class of 2018 were recognized on Wednesday, April 18, with Superintendent’s Scholarships. Each honoree received $2,500 to go toward costs at the college or university of their choice. Selection for the Superintendent’s Scholarship Program is based on need, character, grades, recommendations and the promise of future success. The scholarships are funded with proceeds from the annual Superintendent’s Golf Tournament. Two other scholarship awards were also announced during the ceremony: This year’s Sulentic Famly Foundation Scholarship recipients are Lal Lawmi, Emmett J. Conrad High School; Kateryna Desheva, Hillcrest High School; and Fatima Mendoza, Irma Rangel…

Dallas Mavericks mascot Champ visited Mr. Moore’s class at George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Vanguard and International Academy on April 18. Mr. Moore’s class won second place in the Buzzer Beater Book Challenge sponsored by North Texas Ford and the Dallas Mavericks. Mr. Moore’s class will also get 250 books of their choice from First Book Marketplace.

Award-winning journalist Roland S. Martin visited Dallas ISD’s Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Florence on Wednesday, April 18, to motivate students to be more intentional with their time and effort and make positive choices now. “Everything you are going through, every single day on this campus – your teachers – they are trying to position you for a better life than the one you have now,” Martin said. “It matters what we do today.” He drove the point home by using a poignant example in his life. When he was a junior in high school, he took the initiative to…

The Women LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Dream) scholarship program awarded 10 outstanding Dallas ISD seniors with a total of $40,000 in college scholarships. Founded in 2013 by the Junior League of Dallas in collaboration with Mary Kay Inc., the Women LEAD scholarship program assists female high school students in pursuing their dreams of higher education and to create opportunities for future women leaders. The scholarship recipients are: Lal Lawmi – $15,000, Conrad High School Carol Flores – $10,000, Thomas Jefferson High School Alondra Martinez Gallegos – $5,000, Conrad High School Sonya Soto – $4,000, Thomas Jefferson High School Albana Gllareva…

Students at Oliver W. Holmes Humanities/Communications Academy were inspired to pursue careers in STEM with the help of a special guest: Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman. United Way, Mr. Cooper, Texas Instruments and, of course, Number 8 himself brought STEM in the Schoolyard to the campus. United Way hosts the annual event to immerse students in science, technology, engineering and math activities to inspire them to think outside the box. More than 150 volunteers led engaging sessions for 300 students.