Author: The Hub

Approximately 140 Dallas ISD teachers received more than $100,000 in materials and supplies for classroom enrichment projects thanks to DonorsChoose.org and a $1 million donation from Staples. As part of the Staples for Students program, Staples and Katy Perry are helping teachers across the country this back-to-school season. Staples funded the balance of every teacher-led project listed on DonorsChoose.org in Dallas. With a donation of $185,155, Staples helped 212 teachers, the majority of which work in Dallas ISD, make more happen in their classrooms. “Staples is a fantastic partner of Dallas ISD, and they have stepped up in a huge way to…

Dallas ISD teachers looking to beat the heat can enjoy a buy one, get one free ticket deal to a Hawaiian Falls water park later this week. Hawaiian Falls is honoring teachers, members of the military, first responders and other influential leaders as part of Heroes Week Wednesday, which is happening August 3–7 at all six of its water parks. Teachers with a valid ID card who purchase a Big Kahuna ticket and bring this coupon will receive an additional free admission. A teacher’s family members can purchase discounted tickets for $19.99 at the front gate and, as always, kids…

Families in the Highland Hills area who are planning to attend the Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, Aug. 5, have the option for free transportation from the Highland Hills Library courtesy of DART. DART will offer free transportation from the Highland Hills Library to the event at Fair Park. The Highland Hills area was chosen for this transportation service to provide opportunity for families from the Education Corridor (between Paul Quinn College and UNT-Dallas) who would otherwise be limited by transportation.  Additionally, these same residents will have an opportunity to learn more about DART’s Blue Line extension from…

Lew Blackburn, Michael Hinojosa, Mike Rawlings, Bryan Carter and Todd Williams co-authored the following Op-Ed that first appeared in the Dallas Morning News. Recent polling data shows that Dallas voters recognize public education as the city’s number one issue, outdistancing the next biggest issue facing us more than two to one. Businesses want and need a more educated workforce. Parents want their children to be prepared for successful careers. If we want a healthier Dallas, we have to start with our schools. There is recent good news that demands both our attention and our wise investment. Since 2010, Dallas ISD…

When the touring show “Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Shoot Out” comes to the Arlington Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2, the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts String Quartet will join the professional musicians on stage to add some orchestral texture to the evening. The show pits Rolling Stones tribute band Jumping Jack Flash against rival Brit boys Abbey Road in an all-out musical showdown for rock dominance. The string quartet will perform seven songs with the bands. Booker T. Washington High students Messiah Ahmed (Violin I), Diana Zavala (Violin II), Damian Garcia…

The Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program gives Dallas ISD high school juniors and seniors real world experience in a professional field. The Hub is spotlighting some of these Dallas ISD students participating in the program. Today, meet Deanna Harper, a student at Carter High School who is an intern with Dallas ISD’s Instructional Support Services. What is your role as an intern? I work with Instructional Support Services in planning and preparing for professional development Ttraining for teachers. This consists of making posters, door prizes, and using my creativity to develop more useful materials for the sessions. During professional development. I assist with…

Dallas ISD tiene muchas historias que contar sobre alumnos destacados del 12avo grado del 2016. Conoce a Melissa, una de los tes alumnos del 12avo grado de Hillcrest High School en ganar la prestigiosa beca de Sulentic Family Foundation Scholarship.

Students stepping up to help families impacted by tragedy, growing excitement for Dallas ISD’s new single-gender schools, and a reduction in the number of semester exams are just some of the big news items in this edition of This Week in Dallas ISD. Watch the above video—or read below—to learn more! Supporting principals More than 40 Dallas ISD departments are helping prepare principals for a successful school year. Here’s how. Stepping up to help Students from Lakewood Elementary set up lemonade stands to raise money for the families of police officers killed in the July 7 shooting. (Read this) Chief…

Dallas ISD hosted a high-energy information fair last week to help prepare principals for a successful school year. Nearly 40 Dallas ISD departments hosted booths at the fair to provide information about their services to the principals. Macario Hernandez, who will begin his first year as principal at Trinidad Garza Early College High School, said he is excited to use the resources available. “This is the first training that we are able to see so many departments from all over the district that we are actually able to tap into,” he said. “I’m excited to be able to utilize the…

Two Dallas ISD elementary schools, Martin Weiss School of Leadership and Jack Lowe Elementary School, have been selected from hundreds of schools across the country to receive a grant from Leader.org. The grant, which awarded both schools with more than $42,000 each, will enable Weiss and Lowe in implementing The Leader in Me whole-school transformation process for developing 21st century leadership skills in K-12 students. This unique opportunity will teach students the leadership habits they will need to be successful in college, careers, and daily life. “We are so proud to be implementing The Leader in Me process in our…