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…
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…
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…
Great things are happening in Dallas ISD schools every day. Show and Tell is a weekly feature on The Hub that rounds up some of the news happening across the district into one place. If you have any story ideas for Show and Tell, email thehub@dallasisd.org. Retired teachers book it Participants deemed The Dallas Retired Teachers Association’s 2015 Children’s Book Project a huge success this year. The Children’s Book Projects is a service activity from the local units of the Texas Retired Teachers Association that gives books to the children who need them. The DRTA has been providing books for the past 25 years.…
Asking questions has always been part of Kacinda Crump’s DNA from an early age. Today, this Skyline High School graduate (1989), is putting that natural inclination to work as a producer for the 10 p.m. newscast at FOX 4. AlumNow, the Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, checked in with Crump for an update. What are you doing now? I’m a television news producer with KDFW-TV FOX 4. Briefly list a few of your career and/or personal highlights. Alabama Associated Press Awards Best Newscast 1998 &1999 What was your favorite subject or activity/involvement in high school? Journalism (newspaper &…
The David W. Carter High School Choir spread holiday cheer at the Dallas ISD Administration Building last week. Central staffers lined the halls for this yearly tradition to enjoy classic and contemporary holiday tunes. Led by choir director Demetrius Ethley, this talented group set a festive tone just before the winter break begins. The choir performance happened during a week that saw other staff, students, and community partners getting into the holiday spirit by donating time and resources to make the holidays special for all. Some of these stories include: South Oak Cliff students played Santa for their feeder pattern; An…
Culinary arts students at Molina High School created Christmas trees out of wire hangers and tinsel garlands, and the Oak Cliff Advocate has the full story. The trees will be used as table toppers for a PTA meeting luncheon and be donated to residents at the Villa at Mountain View nursing home. Click here to read the story from the Advocate.
In a new article for Dallas Innovates, Alan Cohen, Dallas ISD executive director for early childhood early education, talks with Angela Pittman, the previous Dallas ISD Executive Director of Special Education, about how the district is addressing teaching shortages. Specifically, the conversation touches on how Dallas ISD is partnering with the University of Texas at Dallas to train and staff speech language pathologists inside district classrooms. Click here to read the full article.
Dallas ISD takes a series of proactive measures, including training and planning, in order to protect students. After observing the closure of schools in Los Angeles due to a terroristic threat, Dallas ISD Police Chief Craig Miller explains to parents how the district addresses these types of incidents and what to expect moving forward.