A new statewide texting-while-driving law has gotten perhaps the most attention lately. It extends the ban on using handheld devices behind the wheel that was already in effect for active school zones. However, there are a few other laws now in effect as of Friday, Sept. 1, that directly affect Texas students. Here’s a brief list: Called “David’s Law,” SB 179 aims to curb cyberbullying, making it a Class A misdemeanor to use texts, emails, social media or other digital means that encourage another child to harm or kill themselves. The law is named in memory of David Molak, a…
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They had to fill up multiple shopping carts multiple times, but three employees at commercial real estate firm HFF successfully found everything they wanted to donate to Dallas ISD’s Esperanza “Hope” Medrano Elementary School this year. The employees from the company’s Dallas office collected $5,477 for the effort. With stops at Wal-Mart, Target, Sam’s Club and Office Depot, it was early afternoon before the intrepid shoppers delivered their bounty to the school just a few days before classes resumed. “We got everything on our list except manila paper,” said Vanessa DeLacretaz of HFF. “We have enjoyed working with them so…
Dallas ISD Trustee Joyce Foreman, District 6, has been honored as a Master Trustee by Leadership TASB, the nationally recognized leadership training program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards. Leadership TASB is a highly selective program where normally only one in four applicants is accepted as a member of a class of 36 participants. Over a 10 month period, the class meets five times in five different Texas cities. They hear from nationally recognized speakers, tour a variety of school districts and conduct personal research on a topic of relevance to Texas school trustees. Class members represent districts…
Cuando Daniel se inscribió el año pasado en la academia universitaria de L.G. Pinkston, no tenía una idea clara de cómo esta experiencia cambiaría su vida. Hoy en día, es un estudiante de segundo año en este programa y la universidad ya no es un sueño: es una realidad. “Lo que me gusta de este programa es la oportunidad que ofrece de visitar varias universidades. El año pasado, realizamos viajes escolares a Texas Christian University, la Universidad de Texas, y muchas otras universidades más. Tengo deseos de visitar otras este año “, explicó Daniel. Sus compañeros de clases expresaron que…
El Dallas ISD continúa brindando una mano amiga a familias desplazadas por el Huracán Harvey. Estamos aceptando donaciones de uniformes, útiles escolares y mochilas para estudiantes que pronto se inscribirán en nuestras escuelas. El distrito tiene disponible un sitio donde las donaciones están siendo recaudadas. Los artículos donados pueden ser llevados a las oficinas del distrito, Dallas ISD Education Center, ubicadas en el 9400 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231, comenzando hoy hasta el 8 de septiembre. El horario para dejar las donaciones es de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m.; no se aceptarán donaciones el Día del Trabajo por ser…
As Dallas ISD continues to lend a helping hand to families displaced by Hurricane Harvey who are now arriving in the City of Dallas, the district is collecting donations of uniforms, school supplies and backpacks for students expected to enroll in district schools. Donations may be dropped off at Dallas ISD’s Education Center, 9400 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today through Friday, Sept. 8 (with the exception of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4). The drop-off area is available on the first floor of the building. Those who wish may also purchase school supplies for the…
The fall sports season is ramping up as high school football, volleyball, cross country and tennis competitors ready for games, matches and meets, followed closely by the beginning of middle school sports in the coming weeks. Find schedules by choosing your favorite Dallas ISD school from the list here and then selecting the sport. Make plans to attend an upcoming event to cheer on your favorite students and schools. Marching bands, color guards, drill teams, cheerleaders and more will be adding to the festivities at varsity football games. While today’s student-athletes are working hard to shine in and out of…
When Daniel enrolled in the L.G. Pinkston Collegiate Academy last year, he was not fully aware of how the experience would change his life. Today, he is a sophomore in the program and college is more than a dream; it is a reality. “What I like about this program is the opportunity to visit a number of colleges. Last year, we had field trips to visit TCU, Texas, and many more. I’m looking forward to more visits this year,” Daniel explained. Other classmates chimed in saying the program helps them with their careers. That’s right, these students, at the tender…
The Dallas ISD Health and Physical Education Department has a new name to reflect its additional role to provide districtwide support for the physical, social and emotional well-being of students, families and staff. Now called the Urban School Wellness Department, it will continue to provide curriculum, assessment and professional development for health and physical education for grades K-12. The department has become responsible for supporting district compliance with many local, state and federal mandates related to the overall health and wellness of the school community. That means it has to help build an infrastructure to support activities to achieve those…
Como ustedes han escuchado en las noticias, el Dallas ISD espera recibir a estudiantes del área de Houston afectados por el huracán. El Centro de Convenciones de Dallas ha sido designado como el refugio principal de la ciudad. Los estudiantes que se encuentren en este refugio recibirán transporte escolar y se les inscribirá en J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, A.W. Spence Middle School o North Dallas High School. El distrito está haciendo todo lo posible para obtener uniformes, mochilas y útiles escolares para los estudiantes. Si desean hacer una donación, o servir como voluntarios, comuníquense con Usamah Rodgers, superintendente adjunto del…