Author: The Hub

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.

La Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD recibió información sobre la propuesta de una estrategia a largo plazo para lograr que el distrito sea fiscalmente sostenible y se apoyen iniciativas que han demostrado mejorar el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Si se aprueba, la Elección de Ratificación de Impuestos (TRE, por sus siglas en inglés) de 13 centavos, posicionaría a Dallas ISD para el éxito a largo plazo, indicaron administradores del distrito a la Junta Escolar durante el taller que se realizó el 12 de abril. De ser aprobada, dicha elección permitiría: Atraer y retener a maestros y personal escolar de alta…

Dance Planet 22 se llevó a cabo el sábado, 7 de abril, en Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Este es el segundo año en el que Dance Planet colabora con Dallas ISD para realizar un evento, durante el cual los estudiantes tomaron más de 40 clases gratis con instructores de todo el mundo. Los estudiantes también tuvieron la oportunidad de hacer pruebas para clases intensivas de baile durante el verano, y de obtener una de las 15 becas para bailar con el Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Los equipos de Robótica Adaptada del Dallas ISD se están preparando para dar a relucir sus habilidades y robots durante una práctica el viernes, 27 de abril. Los estudiantes que reciben servicios de educación especial tienen la oportunidad de explorar conceptos básicos en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM). Los equipos han aumentado de cinco en 2016-2017 a nueve en las escuelas secundarias este año. En varias clases especializadas en las escuelas primarias del distrito, la interacción de los estudiantes con la robótica está expandiéndose por medio del uso del Ozobot y el BeeBot. Los estudiantes usarán estos robots para…