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The Lone Star State School Counseling Association (LSSSCA) recently recognized 12 Dallas ISD schools for receiving the 2016 Lone Star State Award. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, LSSSCA recognized 37 schools around the state of Texas for implementing outstanding school counseling programs. Counselors in the selected schools exhibited excellence in advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change as supported by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. The Lone Star Award is designed to prepare Texas school counselors for the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) award. LSSSCA recognized the following Dallas ISD counselor teams: THE BRONZE AWARD (Eligible to Apply for the 2017 Silver…

The Rotary Club of Dallas is accepting teacher applications for its annual Service Above Self Awards through April 17th. The awards recognize teachers who strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others through demonstrated Service Above Self and who go above and beyond the call of duty. Teachers may self-nominate, and community members may nominate deserving teachers.  Winning recipients each receive a cash award of $2,500 or more, a customized engraved plaque, and an American flag which has been flown over the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. in their name. The teacher awards are funded by an anonymous endowment established…

Sixteen campuses have advanced to the next round in the NCAA’s Read to the Final Four contest for Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) third-graders. The bracket-style reading competition is similar to the NCAA Final Four tournament schedule, with schools advancing based on how many minutes students read outside school hours. Since reading efforts began in November, Dallas ISD third-graders have read a total of 521,411 minutes. Top readers Mireya Martinez (Harry Stone Montessori Academy), Jaqueline Santamaria (Jill Stone Elementary School), Daisy Navarro (Pleasant Grove Elementary School), and James Perez (Highland Meadows Elementary School) will receive certificates in recognition of…

Según una encuesta reciente, este año, los empleados en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas están más confiados en la dirección en la que se dirige el distrito que lo que han estado en los últimos cuatro años. En la encuesta sobre el entorno educativo, que se realizó en el otoño de 2016, más del 73 por ciento del personal escolar dijo creer que el distrito se está dirigiendo en la dirección correcta. La respuesta marca un aumento de 10 puntos porcentuales y es el más alto desde 2013. Asimismo, la confianza en la dirección de su plantel…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Dallas ISD employees can still buy professionally prepared roses from Skyline High School’s Eco-Tech cluster! The beautiful roses cost $4o for a dozen or $25 for a half dozen. Thursday afternoon is the deadline to order the flowers in time for Valentine’s Day. Supplies are limited. Those who are interested in purchasing flowers for Valentine’s Day can contact Shawn Coyle, who teaches the floral design class, at 972-502-3537 or scoyle@dallasisd.org. In addition to teaching the practical skills of floral design—many of the Eco-Tech students have gone on to work at floral shops…

Ann Richards Middle School held an “On Track” brunch to celebrate its more than 300 eighth-graders who are on track to go on to high school next school year. The students in the Class of 2021 celebrated at the brunch have maintained satisfactory academics, behavior and attendance so far this school year. Parents and family members were honored at the event for being foundational in their students continued success. “The On Track brunch was a chance to recognize our students for how much work they have put in so far this school year,” said Ann Richards Middle School Principal Francine…

The African American Success Initiative sponsored a team of three young men from Mark Twain Elementary to participate in the African American Male Academic Bowl. The competition was held Saturday, Jan. 28, and the Mark Twain Elementary team won the elementary school division! Jim Parsons coached the Mark Twain team of Demarcus Banks, Corey Hamilton and Jadarrion Waites with help from school counselor Keith Anderson. “It was amazing seeing the team of three young scholars from Mark Twain Elementary win the finals,” Parsons said. “I know this will be something they will remember for the rest of their lives.” “With this being the ninth year of the Bowl, it…

National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is being celebrated this week to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for college and career. The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who “implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet…

Third-graders at Charles A. Gill Elementary School have created, marketed, and sold their own board game to benefit the school’s Parent Teacher Association. Turkey Math is a dice/numbers game that helps make math fun, in part by having the game’s winner do the “Turkey Dance.” As part of their project, the students did a market survey to see if other teachers and students would be interested in the game, secured initial investors, wrote a full business plan, and meticulously track all profits and expenses. “For me, the best part for these students is to have them experience watching this go…

Did you know that Molina High School has a restaurant that serves lunch to the public twice a week? Culinary students at the school help operate M.J.’s Cafe at the school. The cafe is open to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Oak Cliff Advocate has more tasty details on the cafe here.