Author: The Hub

Connecting you to the personalities, places and perspectives of Dallas ISD

January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to thank local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for children and public schools. Dallas ISD joins other districts across the state in recognizing the work of its board. School boards are charged with establishing a vision for a district’s education program, designing a structure to achieve that vision, ensuring that schools are accountable to the community, and strongly advocating continuous improvement in student learning. Each school year, Dallas ISD asks nine busy professionals to collaboratively manage a school system with more than 157,000 students and a billion…

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¿Qué es la nueva ley de portación de armas de fuego a la vista? Es una nueva ley que entra en vigor en Texas a partir del 1 de enero y permite a los que cuentan con una licencia para portar armas llevar un arma a la vista dentro de una funda para arma de fuego. Esto representa un cambio en la ley actual que requiere que los que cuenten con una licencia para portar armas lo hagan en una funda que esté oculta. ¿Por qué seguirá siendo ilegal en la nueva ley que una persona con licencia para portar…

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A new law went into effect in Texas on Jan. 1 allowing a licensed gun holder in the state to carry their firearm openly in a holster. This is a change from the existing law that required a licensed gun holder to carry their firearm in a concealed holster. Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions on what impact, if any, the new Open Carry law will have on Dallas ISD. How will the firearm law impact Dallas ISD? It remains illegal under the new law for a licensed gun holder to bring their firearm onto school property. This means, for example,…

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Dan Micciche, a trustee from Dallas ISD, joined 34 other school board members from across Texas Nov. 19-21 at the second session of the Leadership TASB class of 2016. Selected by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the group is participating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These trustees represent school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 1,000 to 159,000, and reflect a similar range of property wealth. Participants who complete all required elements of the study will graduate next year by earning Master Trustee status. This is the highest designation recognized by TASB. Meeting in Dallas,…

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El apoyo de los padres y la comunidad es fundamental para el éxito del distrito escolar. Desde mi regreso a Dallas ISD, me ha motivado el recibimiento tan caluroso y el ánimo que he recibido de parte de los padres, empresarios y líderes de la comunidad, educadores y ciudadanos. En esta temporada de fiestas, considero invaluables a los padres que nos confian a sus niños en nuestras escuelas, los negocios que invierten en nuestros estudiantes, los ciudadanos que toman parte activa en resolver los retos que afectan a la educación, y a los educadores que dedican horas de servicio para…

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KPMG donated 4,500 books this week to students at Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary. Each student picked out three books that they took home with them heading into the winter break. “We are working hard to make sure we foster a love of reading in all our students, and this donation today is going to help us meet those efforts,” said Marsalis Elementary Principal Kimberly Richardson. Debbie Ozanus, KPMG national co-chair for family literacy, said the annual book donation can make a notable impact on the students. “We at KPMG feel so strongly about being involved in our community, especially our children because we…

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The support of parents and citizens is essential to the success of a school district. Since returning to Dallas ISD, I have been uplifted by the enthusiastic reception and encouragement I have received from parents, business and civic leaders, educators and citizens. In this holiday season, I count as priceless gifts the parents who entrust our schools with their children, the businesses that invest in our students, citizens who engage in the challenging issues facing education, and educators who devote hours of service to our students’ success. Your support ensured the passage of the 2015 bond program, a much-needed package…

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The two Dallas ISD schools targeted by last night’s terroristic threat reported that no unusual incidents happened during the school day today. District and city officials had said earlier in the day that the terroristic threat made via email against Pinkston High School and Eladio Martinez Learning Center was found to not be credible. As a result, Dallas ISD held classes today as scheduled. “I commend the staff and students at the two schools for focusing today on the school work and not getting caught up in any potential distractions,” Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said. “We will continue to…

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Los funcionarios del distrito y de la ciudad ofrecieron conjuntamente una conferencia de prensa esta mañana para proporcionar actualizaciones sobre la amenaza terrorista de anoche –la cual la policía determinó que fue falsa- en contra de dos escuelas del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas El Superintendente Michael Hinojosa dijo que aproximadamente a las 8 de la noche del miércoles, Dallas ISD recibió una amenaza terrorista similar a las recibidas por el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles y las Escuelas Públicas de Nueva York a principios de esta semana.  La amenaza fue recibida por correo electrónico y fue enviada a…

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Along with the wonder and joy of the holidays comes the financial impact of gifts, travel, special meals, parties, and so much more. With that in mind, The Hub has compiled a list of free things to do and see in and around Dallas this holiday season. Posada: The Latino Cultural Center showcases a traditional procession celebrating the Christmas story. Participants sing traditional Latin American carols to commemorate the journey Mary and Joseph took on their way to Bethlehem. Dec. 18 starting at Central Square Park and ending at the Latino Cultural Center, Dallas.  How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Watch Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas…

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