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Bummed because you missed the deadline to submit your application to the Compass Alternative Certification Teacher Academy? You’re in luck! The deadline has been extended to Monday, May 9. Compass provides a unique opportunity for professionals looking to transition into education to become classroom leaders. Accepted candidates participate in an intensive summer training program followed by a year-long internship leading your own classroom. Personalized coaching and lessons from the district’s top teachers provide the support you need for success. Upon successful completion, program participants will receive a teaching certificate and an offer to teach full-time in a Dallas ISD school.…

Five Dallas ISD schools are ranked among the nation’s 50 most challenging high schools, according to a new Washington Post report. Two of the schools—the School for Science and Engineering (SEM) and the School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG)—are ranked in the top 10 most challenging high schools in the nation. “We appreciate the contribution of all stakeholders, for without them, this level of accomplishment could not be attained,” SEM Principal Tiffany Huitt said. “We are excited to be recognized as one of America’s most challenging schools as it reflects the work of our teachers, staff, and students.” The ranking follows…

The students at D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School have been giving back to the community all year. One focus of the school is Character Development and making a difference in the lives of others. This past months, the students donated Stuffed Character Pillows, made during art class, to the children at Genesis Women’s Shelter. The Children’s Program Director for Genesis Women’s Shelter, Delana Baker, LMSW, spoke with the students on Tuesday, April 12 during morning huddle. She talked with the students about the shelter, its purpose and how their donations will be used to decorate and make the children who enter…

Marisol Romero, a kindergarten two-way dual-language teacher at Lakewood Elementary, became an educator by pure coincidence. Soon after graduating college with a Sociology major, Romero visited her brother in Dallas and saw a Dallas ISD TV advertisement for the district’s alternative teaching certification program. Romero followed up on the advertisement and, within eight months, was leading a pre-K class. Romero within three years realized she had found a calling in education. Meet A Top 100 Teacher, a Hub feature that spotlights one of Dallas ISD’s Top 100 teachers, checked in with Romero in her classroom at Lakewood Elementary. What do…

Seniors from every Dallas ISD comprehensive and magnet high school will be honored for academic excellence and receive a share of  $192,000 in scholarships at the district’s 2016 Superintendent’s Scholarship Reception. The recognition event is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Dr. Emmett J. Conrad High School, 7502 Fair Oaks Ave. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, district trustees and administrators will attend to congratulate the recipients from every district comprehensive high school. Of the recipients, 62 students were selected by their school’s scholarship committee to receive $2500 Superintendent’s Scholarships based on character, academic achievement, and community service. Three additional…

The Dallas Independent School District announced today the appointment of Colorado educator Ivan Duran, Ed.D. as the district’s new deputy superintendent. Duran will join the district in July to replace the district’s current Deputy Superintendent Ann Smisko, who is retiring. A veteran of 26 years in public education, Duran most recently served as assistant superintendent for Elementary Education for Denver Public Schools, where he led and supervised the system’s Elementary Education Division comprised of more than 90 early childhood centers, elementary and K-8 schools. His previous experience includes service as instructional superintendent, director of Instructional Technology, principal, assistant principal and…

Work performed by volunteers and resources provided by partnerships help Dallas ISD schools do more for their students. The job of securing and managing those efforts often falls on a staff member whose duties include serving as volunteer/partnership coordinator. On Thursday, April 21, those coordinators were honored and recognized for the jobs they do. Dallas ISD’s Volunteer and Partnership Services also highlighted the coordinators who have gone above and beyond in their roles. Honorees were: Gold Award: Sonya Cameron, Roosevelt High School Rising Star Award: Micaela Gomez, Cigarroa Elementary; Michelle Lewis, E.D. Walker Middle; Lisa Smith, W.T. White High School;…

Great things happen every day across Dallas ISD. This Week In Dallas ISD showcases some of the great things that happened across the district over the past few days.  Dallas ISD (still) has the best school in the nation Quote of the Week: “There is not just one thing that makes our school great. The hard work and dedication that our students and teachers put in every day—combined with the strong support of our parents, greater community, and district leadership—all help make our school successful. It’s great to be recognized, but we will not rest on our laurels and we still have…

South Oak Cliff High School parents, teachers and community members are coming together this week with a team of architects and designers to help reimagine the physical space of the campus. Dallas ISD has committed up to $40 million* of 2015 bond revenue for facility improvements at South Oak Cliff High School (SOC). Ashley Bryan, Dallas ISD Director of Planning and Special Projects, said this week’s design charrette is an important first step in generating ideas for the look and feel of learning spaces that align to SOC’s academic vision. “When it comes to reimagining a school facility, a design…

On Saturday, April 23, high school students will have the chance to hear from and speak to a variety of professionals who will offer information and advice on becoming independent adults and finding success in their chosen careers. The Life Project event is this year’s service project conducted by the Dallas ISD Teen School Board. The event is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, 3030 Stag Road. The event is free, and lunch will be provided. Spots are filling up, register today here: tinyurl.com/LifeProjectRSVP The Teen School Board is a student advisory group comprising…