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After thinking and reflecting on what the concept of feminism means, Bryan Adams High School student Erick decided to start a club focused on the concept and its importance to society at large. Now a senior, he launched the school’s first Feminist Club during his sophomore year. “It’s not something you usually hear, especially in high school because people tend to have a misconception of what feminism means,” he said. By definition, feminism is the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities. “It’s more of a safe place for everyone who wants to come and share any ideas…

The Junior League of Dallas is accepting applications through May 7 for its popular Grants for Innovative Teaching program. For more than a decade, Junior League has funded hundreds of teachers’ projects designed to present students with exciting learning experiences. The grants of up to $2,000 are eligible for teachers, librarians, principals and assistant principals. For more information and to apply, visit the Junior League of Dallas’ website at https://www.jld.net/gfit/.

There are just a few more days for Dallas ISD employees and students to donate for scholarships that help deserving Dallas ISD seniors of all races attend college. The Dallas ISD United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Workplace Campaign ends on April 16.  Dallas ISD campus employees can donate to the campaign by contacting their campus or department’s UNCF representative. Learn more here. This is the top of the current leader board of which high school feeder pattern has contributed the most donations: Samuell: $3,412.34 W.T. White: $2,648.61 Central Department: $813.25 Skyline: $750.00 Carter: $625.00 Funds raised by each campus will…

Dallas ISD trustees were briefed on a proposed long-term strategy to make Dallas ISD fiscally sustainable and support initiatives proven to boost student achievement. If approved, a 13-cent Tax Ratification Election would position Dallas ISD for long-term success, district administrators told trustees at an April 12 workshop. A 13-cent Tax Ratification Election would support: Attracting and retaining high-quality teachers and staff; Ongoing support for building a strong early learning foundation for students; Expanding parent and student’s opportunity of public school choice; Ensuring racial equity throughout the district; Being fiscally prudent in building the district’s assigned fund balance. If trustees approve…

Dance Planet 22 was conducted on Saturday, April 7, at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. The event, in its second year of collaboration with Dallas ISD, allowed students to experience more than 40 classes for free, taught by instructors from around the world. Student dancers also had the chance to audition for summer dance intensives, including the opportunity to land one of 15 scholarships to dance with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Alfonso Manzanera, maestro en Stevens Park Elementary School, ganó el premio de Maestro de música del año de parte de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Dallas (DSO, en inglés). “Los maestros de música hacen una diferencia importante y positiva en la vida de los jóvenes, pero casi nunca reciben el reconocimiento que merecen”, dijo Jamie Allen, director de educación de la DSO. “Es probable que todos los integrantes de la Orquesta Sinfónica, ya sea en el escenario, tras bastidores o en el público, fueron inspirados por un maestro de música en algún momento de su vida”. Se entregaron nominaciones a la…

A lo largo del año escolar, el Departamento de Servicios Alimenticios y de Nutrición Infantil (FCNS, en inglés) de Dallas ISD sirve aproximadamente 40 millones de comidas a los estudiantes. Ahora, el departamento pide las opiniones de los estudiantes y padres al respecto. Los menús del próximo año se crearán con la ayuda de las contestaciones. Puede completar la encuesta sobre comidas escolares en español haciendo clic aquí. Las comidas y servicios ofrecidos por FCNS son una parte importante de la iniciativa de salud escolar del Dallas ISD que busca fomentar el bienestar de las familias dentro y fuera de la…

The STAAR test is this week, so here are few things parents can do to best set their students up for success. Download a copy of the District testing Schedule found at www.dallasisd.org/calendars to know when your children will be taking their STAAR tests. Ensure that your children have their uniforms or clothing and their school bags ready the night before to avoid being late to class. Encourage your children by telling them they will do well on the exam. Practice reading at home—at least 15 minutes every night. Children who are well-rested and have had a nutritious breakfast will…

Dallas ISD “Adaptive Robotics” teams are gearing up to show off their robots and skills during a scrimmage on Friday, April 27. Students receiving special education services have the opportunity to explore basic concepts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Expanding from five teams participating during the 2016-2017 school year, there are nine participating secondary campuses this year. In several district elementary specialized classrooms, the robotics experiences are being expanded through the use of robots such as the Ozobot and the BeeBot. Students will use these robots to solve problems and to participate in academic tasks. At the first spring…

De acuerdo con la Evaluación Nacional de Progreso Educativo de 2017, resultados de evaluaciones en ambas, lecturas de estudiantes cursando cuarto grado y de matemáticas y lecturas de estudiantes cursando el octavo grado en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas, se mantuvieron estables en comparación al año anterior. La evaluación, también conocida como la boleta de calificaciones del país (The Nation’s Report Card o NAEP), se administra cada dos años. Esta es la cuarta ocasión en la que el Dallas ISD ha participado en la evaluación Trial Urban District Assessment, o TUDA desde el 2011, y el primer año en el que…