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A Two-Way Dual-Language Information Fair last weekend taught parents and potential students about the many benefits of the program. Schools that offer a Two-Way Dual-Language Program were on hand to answer any questions and provide information. School representatives explained how the program creates global citizens every day by providing students with the opportunity to learn two languages. In this program, students learn to read, write, and think in both languages, helping students to become bi-literate, bilingual and propelling them into their roles as global citizens. One student at the information fair said the Two-Way Dual-Language Program has taught her to…

A Dallas ISD teacher is among the top 10 finalists in one of the most prestigious national teacher recognition programs in the country. Eric Hale, a third-grade Math and Science teacher at David G. Burnet Elementary, is one of only 10 teachers nationwide who have been named finalists for the 2016 Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice, a $25,000 award recognizing the nation’s most effective teachers working in high-need public schools. The Fishman Prize is extremely selective, boasting thousands of nominations each year and nearly 800 teachers’ applications in 2016. The applicants undergo a six-month selection process, with selection decisions…

“Game changer” were the words of the day during a discussion with the Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees about Dallas ISD’s plan to open eight new district collegiate academies next fall. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and Deputy Chief Israel Cordero briefed the DCCCD trustees on April 5 about the collegiate academies that will allow high school students to earn up to 60 hours of college credit and an Associate Degree in Applied Science at no cost to them. DCCCD trustees were noticeably excited about the partnership with Dallas ISD that will make the collegiate academies a…

More than 6,600 parents registered their children for pre-K in Dallas ISD last week as part of Pre-K Registration Week. Kristine Delgado, Dallas ISD Early Childhood Manager, said it was a great first week to kick off the pre-K registration enrollment period. She emphasized that pre-K registration is ongoing, and that parents can still visit their local elementary school to sign their child up for pre-K. “We are off to a great start, and we look forward to continuing registering children for pre-K to set them up for the brightest possible future,” Delgado said. What are the qualifications for enrolling…

Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy is creating the leaders of the future today. Bryan Adams leadership program instills in students six skills necessary to be true leaders: Communicate effectively and persuasively Manage projects effectively Think critically Solve problems resourcefully Express themselves creatively Collaborate productively Students entering Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy choose from five pathways or endorsements that serve as their career aspirations. The school is continuing to expand its endorsement options, with computer science and biomedical paths coming in the fall. “With the computer science program, I will have an opportunity I wouldn’t be able to get…

For 25 years, the volunteer service organization Junior League of Dallas has opened doors to scores of learning experiences for Dallas ISD students by funding teachers’ proposals for creative educational projects. Since 1992, the group has invested $1.25 million in such opportunities for students through its Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) Program. In preparation for next school year, the League is accepting proposals for grants of up to $2,000 from teachers and other school staff now through May 16. Information is available at www.jld.net. The variety of projects funded over the last quarter century is impressive. Traditional projects have included…

Great things happen every week across Dallas ISD. This Week In Dallas ISD is a new feature that brings together in one place the great news that happens every week. Pre-K Registration Week Quote of the Week:  “Since 90 percent of a child’s brain develops by the time they turn five years old, it’s critical that we set a strong foundation for learning inside the pre-K classroom. Every school day is rigorously structured to make sure we are giving students the skills they need for a bright future.” — Lindsey Hudman, pre-K teacher at Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary. (Read…

Dallas ISD offers a wide range of opportunities for students to realize their potential by offering programs designed to give them a competitive edge in the future marketplace. With nationally-recognized schools and innovative instruction, Dallas ISD is just the place to shape your child into a global citizen. Through its Two-Way Dual-Language program, students learn to read, write and speak a second language. “Being completely immersed in another language during classroom instruction affords students the opportunity to consistently practice and develop multi-lingual skills,” said Dallas ISD Bilingual/ESL Instructional Specialist Demian Hernandez. “There are many two-way dual language programs out there.…

More than 100 Dallas ISD students had up to 60 different items for lunch on April 7 – one bite at a time. Participants at the Food & Child Nutrition Services “Food Festival” were charged with tasting the items and rating them. The students – from L.G. Pinkston High School, Zan Holmes Jr. Middle School, Arcadia Park Elementary and Robert E. Lee Elementary – convened at  3015 at Trinity Groves for the tasting. Twenty-five vendors served items such as barbecue, pizza, steak burgers, Asian-inspired chicken and waffle sandwiches. After ranking each item on paper, students tabulated their opinions on iPad Minis. Some of the…

A group of students, families and members of the David G. Burnet Elementary community met for the first time on April 6 to develop the vision for the school’s planned garden and learning environment. Representatives from REAL School Gardens hosted a “Dine & Design” event at the campus that paired an early evening meal with a discussion about possibilities for the new garden, slated to be constructed this fall. The garden will be located on both sides of a large portable unit that occupies the school’s courtyard area. A highlight of the gathering were the unveiling of three prize-winning 3D…