Harry Stone Montessori students got acquainted with a moody oasis, powerful ocean, the earth from space, living plants, and a colorful pumpkin patch thanks to a field trip to the Dallas Arboretum. All elementary students attended the field trip on Oct. 18, and Principal Niki Jones called it an eye-opening experience for students and teachers alike. “I think it was life changing because the students expressed their desire to have more outdoor learning opportunities,” Jones said. “Our goal with both our school’s Montessori and International Baccalaureate programs are to develop global students that are prepared to engage in the world.…
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El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas (Dallas ISD) está preparando un proceso de planificación estratégica para crear una visión innovadora para el aprendizaje, la tecnología y el diseño de instalaciones. Para iniciar dicho proceso, el Dallas ISD invita a la comunidad a asistir a una de las cuatro reuniones educativas que se ofrecerán. Los padres, estudiantes, personal del distrito, líderes empresariales y la comunidad, tendrán la oportunidad de compartir su visión sobre el futuro del distrito. A continuación, puede ver cuándo y dónde se realizarán estas reuniones.* Martes, 7 de noviembre, 6 a 8 p.m. W.T. White High School Martes,…
Al igual que los maestros, los directores de las escuelas juegan un papel importante a la hora de sentar las bases para el éxito de los estudiantes. Por esa razón, en octubre tenemos la oportunidad de agradecer a estos líderes que se esfuerzan por sacar adelante a sus escuelas. El Dallas ISD invita a la comunidad, al personal escolar y a los estudiantes a compartir la imagen a continuación en las redes sociales. Incluyan el nombre del director por el que están agradecidos y usen los hashtags #DallasISD y #ThankAPrincipal.
The 2017-2018 Dallas ISD Teen School Board officers were elected yesterday during the group’s October meeting. The officers are: President, Glenda Meyer, Moises Molina High School Vice President, Lucky Lawhorn, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Secretary, Reagan Ruffin, Skyline High School Community Service Chairperson, Alexandra Brooks, Woodrow Wilson High School The Teen Board is a student advisory group comprised of the presidents of each high school’s junior and senior classes. The students, who meet monthly, serve as mediators between schools and the district’s superintendent of schools and board of trustees. The students help address student concerns and share ideas for…
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy students were flying high at an Engineering Day presented by Lockheed Martin. As part of the Engineering Day, students sat in an F-35 cockpit simulator, played a STEM game similar to Jeopardy, dug through old technology artifacts, and much more. “We are here to promote STEM and get kids excited about engineering and technology and what we do here at Lockheed Martin,” said Demetria Hall of Lockheed Martin. “There is a shortage of engineers today, so we are investing here in Dallas ISD.” Watch the above video to learn more.
Students’ definition of poetry quickly went from “confusing and “difficult” to “exciting and inspiring” when Dallas Poetry Slam recently visited L.V. Stockard Middle School. Dallas Poetry Slam facilitated a poetry workshop for all eighth-grade students at the school as part of their poetry unit. Two Dallas Poetry Slam facilatators engaged the students with their presentation of autobiographical poetry. Students were given the opportunity to write and share their own “Where I’m From” poems. Eighth-grade teacher Kelissa Terrell spoke highly of the workshop. “Students were able to use sensory language in order to create vivid imagery in their poems,” Terrell said. The eighth-grade…
The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) is launching a strategic planning process to create a strategic and innovative vision for Dallas ISD learning, technology, and facilities design. To launch this process, the district is hosting four education summits and encourages all stakeholders to attend one of the summits. Parents, students, district staff, business leaders and community members will have an opportunity to share their innovative vision of the future. Dates, times and locations are listed below*. 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 W.T. White High School 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 South Oak Cliff High School 6 to 8…
While he was in high school at the School of Business and Management at Townview, David Lindsey did not imagine he would be in the movie business. But despite hating writing papers in his younger days, he has gone on to write and produce a film called “Giants Do Fall.” The biblical-inspired movie tells the story of two foster brothers taken in by an abusive foster mother. Lindsey and the team at His Strength Productions hope the film will start productive conversations about child abuse. Watch the trailer for the film here, and read below as the Hub checks in…
Along with teachers, school principals play a vital role in laying the foundation for student success. With that in mind, October is National Principals Month, and it’s a chance to thank these campus leaders who work so hard to make their schools successful. Dallas ISD is encouraging community members, staff and students to share the below image and post it on social media. Include the name of the principal you are thankful for, and use the hashtags #DallasISD and #ThankAPrincipal.
Efforts are currently under way to find the students designated as “no-shows,” or students in Dallas ISD’s system who have yet to show up for classes this school year. Dubbed “Operation Comeback,” the coordinated effort to find and return the students is in its seventh year. As part of Operation Comeback, district staff are operating a phone bank to call no-show students and their parents. Through the process, students who have moved out of the district are also identified and taken off the list.