Dallas ISD will honor its 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year finalists and announce the winners next week at a special reception sponsored by Central Market. Learn who the finalists are below. Elementary Finalists Tamesha Connaughton, physical education, George Bannerman Dealey International Academy Gina Maffucci, fourth-grade reading language arts/social studies, Arthur Kramer Elementary School Sarah Jane Rust, second-grade math/science, Stonewall Jackson Elementary School Josue Tamarez Torres, fifth-grade math, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School Courtney Thomas, kindergarten, Urban Park Elementary School Secondary Finalists Jennifer Cambre, Pre-AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry for grades 9-12, School of Science and Engineering Beth Poquette Drews,…
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After two weeks of rest and relaxation, students and staff returned back to school for another great week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. School Board Recognition Month January is School Board Recognition month, a time to thank local leaders for their dedication to serve as advocates for children and public schools (learn more). Golden Bears on the move South Oak Cliff High School students started reporting to the Village Fair School while their usual campus undergoes comprehensive renovations (learn more). Renovations at Lakewood Elementary Lakewood Elementary School celebrated its new renovations at a ribbon cutting ceremony on…
We’re Lovin’ It: Lincoln High School Girls Basketball Player Kennedy Taylor has been nominated for the prestigious 2018 McDonalds’ All-American Game. Taylor led the Tigers during the 2016–2017 season to a 32–7 record, averaging 19 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals per game on her way to securing her third consecutive District MVP honor. On top of her basketball accolades, Taylor is a 10-4A District champion in tennis and in multiple track and field events. Taylor also currently ranks number one in her class, is a member of the National Honor Society, and is a Dale Hansen Sports Scholar.
Tune in to Friday morning’s live stream video of the finals of the 2018 Gardere MLK Oratory Competition, and prepare to be inspired. The event will feature young orators sharing their dreams for today’s world. The live stream of the 26th annual competition will be available at 11 a.m. via a link on the district’s homepage as the event kicks off at W.H. Adamson High School. The finalists and their schools are: Marna Al-Isawi – J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard Emerson Byrd – Thomas Tolbert Elementary Asad King – William Brown Miller Elementary Wesley Stokes- Harry C. Withers Elementary…
Lakewood Elementary School families were all smiles when they returned to school on Jan. 9, as the campus celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony for its new renovations. The school’s completed renovations include: More than 30 new classrooms in a new wing A new lower-grades playground A new library Two new computer labs A glass sky bridge that connects the two buildings. “There is a high level of excitement for these new renovations,” Principal Katie Wilke said. “This will increase learning and sense of community at the campus.” The 2015 interim bridge plan funded the majority of the renovations. Wilke credited…
The National Society of High School Scholars has named Thelvie Cullins, Jr., an Advanced Placement Calculus teacher at the School for the Talented and Gifted, as a Top Ten 2017 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year. This is the second year in a row that Cullins has received this honor. According to the National Society of High School Scholars, Cullins aids students in both grasping difficult mathematical concepts and developing into hard-working, passionate learners. “Mr. Cullins’ personal classroom results are astounding, but what is most impressive is the impact he’s had on those around him and our school,” TAG Principal…
Trustee Edwin Flores serves as 1st vice president of the Board of Trustees, and he encourages parents to choose the right school for their children to help them soar to success. Below is an excerpt from his monthly column that appears in The Advocate’s Preston Hollow edition. Teaching and learning around the world! The mission of Dallas ISD is to “Educate all Students for Success.” Engaging students in teaching and learning opportunities, which allow them to explore local and global issues, is definitely a way of leading them to the road of success. The opportunity to participate in international educational…
Thanks to an unprecedented financial commitment from the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) Foundation, all seniors – regardless of GPA or family income – at 23 Dallas ISD high schools have the opportunity to earn a full-tuition scholarship, a Success Coach mentor, and access to additional transfer scholarships to attend partner four-year universities including SMU and UNT-Dallas. Interested seniors must sign a “Promise Pledge” no later than Jan. 31 to qualify. Go here to learn more and sign the pledge. Here and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Dallas County Promise. What does the Dallas County Promise scholarship…
Robert E. Lee Elementary School, which will become Geneva Heights Elementary School in July 2018, is officially now an International Baccalaureate campus! The campus is now a Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, which assists students ages 3-12 in developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to excel in their studies and in their personal growth. To become an official PYP school, the school participated in a nearly three-year process that included a review of qualifications and achievements, several months of consultations and trial implementation, and verification visits. “This IB authorizations means we will be focused on turning our kids into…
El compromiso del representante Micciche de ayudar a los alumnos a alcanzar el éxito queda manifiesto en sus esfuerzos por reclutar a miembros de la comunidad para ayudar como tutores. A continuación, pueden ver un fragmento de la columna del representante que se publica cada mes en el White Rock Lake Weekly. Todos podemos tener un efecto extraordinario en los estudiantes Si en algún momento han dudado el efecto que puede tener la participación de la comunidad en los estudiantes, solo tienen que ver el ejemplo de Lee McShan Jr. Elementary School en el área de Vickery Meadow. La escuela…