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Leadership from the Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department visited A. Maceo New Tech High School on Monday to present the cafeteria team with the Heart of Child Nutrition Award. The award celebrates cafeteria staff that go above and beyond to provide an exceptional food experience to students. The cafeteria staff at A. Maceo New Tech High School have been serving up nutritious meals to Dallas ISD students for decades, which is exemplified through their endless pursuit of excellence. Students commended the staff because they are always smiling, encouraging, positive, and incredibly hardworking. Students say that eating in this cafeteria…

For Denita Lacking-Quinn, the phrase “can’t never could do anything” was deeply embedded in her psyche at an early age by a favorite high school teacher. Today, this 1998 graduate of Justin F. Kimball High School uses those same words as a catalyst to keep moving forward as a lifelong learner, accomplished business woman and entrepreneur. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, caught up with Lacking-Quinn for an update on her journey since high school. What are you doing now? I’m President and CEO of Achieve PR. Briefly list a few of your career and/or personal highlights…

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Chipotle today is offering a “buy one, get one free” deal on burritos, bowls, salads, or order of tacos. The deal runs from 3 p.m.–close. Teachers and staff must present their school or district ID card to redeem the deal. More information is here.

Two years ago, Mayor Mike Rawlings started an effort in Dallas to combat the summer slide and give students a tangible pathway to a career. What started out as a small pilot in one of five U.S. cities as part of the Cities of Learning endeavor (now LRNG) supported by the MacArthur Foundation has now grown into a citywide initiative engaging thousands of students– Dallas City of Learning. “Summer is our huge opportunity to do something really important for every child in Dallas. It is the time of year to provide children with rich learning experiences outside of the classroom.…

Nancy Bernardino, the principal of Dallas ISD’s Solar Preparatory School for Girls, was awarded the $20,000 Credit Union of Texas’ William H. Cotton scholarship. The scholarship honors William H. Cotton, a Dallas ISD and credit union trailblazer, and is open to all Dallas ISD employees who wish to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree or certification. Cotton retired as an associate superintendent for Dallas Independent School District and as a board officer for credit union of Texas. “Mr. C,” as he was affectionately known, began his career at Dallas ISD in 1957 as a teacher at Colonial Elementary School. He later served the district in many capacities…

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Jeff “Skin” Wade, co-host of 105.3 The FAN’s afternoon drive show, “The Ben and Skin Show,” shared some encouraging words with Dallas ISD employees. Watch Wade salute “our uncommon heroes” in the above video.

May 2-6 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!  Like their counterparts across the nation, Dallas ISD teachers and staff are uncommon heroes as they play an essential role in student success. During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we invite the community to join us in recognizing the dedicated educators and staff members who wholeheartedly commit themselves to helping all students succeed. Each day this week, we will recognize a Dallas ISD teacher and staff member in the district.  Today, we salute Ana Fouse, a teacher at Central Elementary, and Alfred Williams, a Dallas ISD security officer. Ana Fouse, teacher at Central Elementary What has…

The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition has selected Sharon Foster of James Bowie Elementary to receive a 2016 President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals or organizations who improve the lives of others within their community by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness, and nutrition-related programs. Foster was honored with this prestigious award due to her efforts in creating a healthy and physically active school environment for her school and the school community. She was assisted by the Alliance for a Healthy Generation, Healthy School’s program, Let’s Move Active Schools and…

Seven Dallas ISD seniors have been named 2016 Gates Millennium Scholars, which is one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships. The Gates Millennium Scholarship will cover all college-related costs for the seven students at the university or college of their choosing. The scholarship will also cover tuition for select graduate school programs, if the students choose to attend. The Dallas ISD 2016 Gates Millennium Scholars are: Cheyenne Allen, Seagoville High School Seth Crouch, Samuell High School Maya Farr-Henderson, School for the Talented and Gifted Landon Finley, South Oak Cliff High School Vernon Johnson, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Khagindra Kadariya, Conrad…

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Chick-fil-A on Tuesday is offering a free chicken sandwich to employees who show their teacher/staff ID. The deal is valid between 11 a.m.–8 p.m.