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Davey O’Brien, Ernie Banks, Jerry Rhome, Dave Stallworth, Michael Carter, Fran Harris, Tim Brown, Larry Johnson, Chryste Gaines Courtney and Freddie James – names that have undoubtedly impacted school athletics in Dallas – have each been selected for induction into the inaugural class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame. “Sports is renowned for building character and self-confidence in young athletes and uniting diverse communities,” said Superintendent of Schools Michael Hinojosa. “These are reasons Dallas ISD created the Athletic Hall of Fame and why the entire community shares in the excitement of recognizing the inaugural class of inductees. The district’s…

The 2018–2019 school year will start for students on Aug. 20, include a full week off for Thanksgiving, and end for students on May 29. Trustees approved the 2018–2019 Dallas ISD calendar during their scheduled meeting on Dec. 14. The calendar incorporates feedback received from employees, parents, students and community members. Important dates for the Dallas ISD calendar include: 171 student instructional days starting Aug. 20 Teachers have 187 contract days, three Professional Development District Mandated Waiver days, seven professional development days, five teacher work days, and will receive one day credit for the two evenings of parent conferences Two…

Si le preguntan a Terry Stotts sobre su trabajo como maestro de construcción y tecnología en Multiple Career Magnet High School, sus ojos se iluminan. Stotts puede pasar horas hablando sobre por qué le encanta su trabajo de enseñar habilidades prácticas a estudiantes con necesidades especiales en el Dallas ISD. Pero, sin duda, la parte favorita de su trabajo sucede en diciembre cuando los estudiantes regalan los caballos mecedores que construyen a mano durante el primer semestre. Este año no iba a ser diferente. Durante el 14 de diciembre, Stotts sonreía ampliamente mientras sus estudiantes regalaban sus caballos a la…

El Departamento de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición Infantil de Dallas ISD estará ofreciendo desayuno y almuerzo gratis durante las vacaciones de invierno a los estudiantes de 18 años de edad o menos (o hasta los 21 años de edad si son estudiantes con necesidades especiales). El propósito del programa es proporcionar a los estudiantes alimentos nutritivos durante el receso. Refrigerios se servirán de 8 a 9 a.m., y el almuerzo de 11 a.m. al mediodía, el viernes, 22 de diciembre y el martes, 2 de enero hasta el viernes, 5 de enero. Para ver la lista completa de las…

Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services Department will offer students 18 years and under (or special needs students up to age 21), free meals during the winter break. The program aims at providing students nutritious meals even during their vacation. Meals will be served Friday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Jan. 2 through Friday, Jan. 5, with a morning snack from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Visit www.dallasisd.org/fcns for the list of participating schools. Here is the list of participating schools:

Pleasant Grove is set to get what could be a first-of-its-kind school: a Two-Way Dual-Language Vanguard/Academy for Gifted and Talented students. Trustees unanimously approved the new school during their Dec. 14 meeting. The school will serve students in grades 4–8 and feature native English and native Spanish speakers learning each others’ languages through a Gifted and Talented curriculum. “We are bringing this proposal to expand opportunities and innovation for students in every sector of our city,” Chief of School Leadership Stephanie Elizalde said. The school will start in the 2018–2019 school year by serving up to 198 students in eight…

Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School cuenta con dos salones de clases nuevos para estudiantes de diferentes edades, donde se utiliza el método Montessori, que han tenido un gran éxito con los estudiantes. Los salones de clases tienen a alumnos de 3, 4, 5 y 6 años de edad trabajando y aprendiendo juntos. “Tenemos materiales que ayudan a los niños a desarrollar su independencia y la empatía y amabilidad hacia los demás”, dijo Marianne Carranza, maestra del método Montessori en la escuela. Alejandra Abundis, madre de uno de los estudiantes, dijo que este ha sido el mejor método de enseñanza para…

Es un miércoles por la mañana y KSBM Radio está transmitiendo en vivo. Los cuatro presentadores están hablando sobre cómo parece ser que la gente ya no está poniendo atención a los trabajos de limpieza después del huracán Harvey. Mientras tanto, el equipo de medios sociales del programa de radio está tomando fotografías y transmitiendo por Facebook Live, los productores están guiando la dirección de la discusión, y el director está asegurándose de que no haya ningún problema. KSBM Radio no transmite desde un lujoso edificio en el centro de la ciudad; su señal sale directamente desde Townview Center, y…

It was a chilly Saturday morning, as students started to arrive at the parking lot behind Emmett J. Conrad High School. They came from Conrad and Hillcrest High Schools to conquer the trash-filled Conrad Pond. Members of two chapters of The Environmental League came together to begin the clean-up of the pond, which is an overflow area of White Rock creek. Seventy students came to make a difference, to start the process to reclaim the area from the trash and debris currently filling it. The Conrad High School Environmental League chapter was born last year when a group of seniors…

The Texas Humane Legislation Network is providing books about animals to 10 Dallas ISD elementary schools in Pleasant Grove. Earlier this month, the books were delivered to Julius Dorsey Elementary. Felicia Kerney, Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County, spoke to the students about her work prosecuting people who abuse animals. In addition, Laura Donahue and Shelby Bobosky talked about the work that the Texas Humane Legislation Network does to support laws that protect animals. Donahue explained that their hope is that fewer laws will have to be made because more people will treat animals well because they are educated about…