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Twenty clinical teachers in Dallas ISD toured multiple schools to see for themselves why they should work for the innovative school district. Clinical teachers, also known as student teachers, are educators-in-training in Dallas ISD who are getting their teacher certifications from different programs. Clinical teachers go to a Dallas ISD school and work with a mentor teacher to get in-classroom experience. “Our goal is for the high-quality clinical teachers to then become teachers in Dallas ISD,” said Jill Peeples, Dallas ISD coordinator of clinical teaching. The clinical teachers visited Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School, where they learned about social and…

Employees from Hilton Worldwide and representatives from REAL School Gardens helped plant a new learning garden on Thursday, Oct. 19, at John Ireland Elementary School. Principal Stephanie said many Ireland students live in the apartment complex next to the school. “They don’t have their own back yards,” she said. “This will mean a lot to them.” The work on Thursday improves upon and renovates the seeds of an earlier garden – including one that draws monarch butterflies. New features will be raised flower and vegetable gardens, a covered outdoor classroom, a water feature, birdhouses and more. Nonprofit organization REAL School Gardens…

Los representantes de Dallas ISD Teen School Board para el 2017 – 2018 fueron elegidos ayer, durante su reunión del mes de octubre. Los representantes son: Presidente Glenda Meyer, Moises Molina High School Vice-Presidente, Lucky Lawhorn, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Secretaria, Reagan Ruffin, Skyline High School Servicios Comunitarios, Alexandra Brooks, Woodrow Wilson High School Teen Board es un grupo estudiantil formado por los presidentes de las clases del onceavo y doceavo grado de cada preparatoria del distrito. Los estudiantes, quienes se reúnen cada mes, sirven como mediadores entre las escuelas y el superintendente y miembros de la junta escolar…

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.…

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…