Author: The Hub

Approximately 90 percent of human brain development happens before age 5. In other words, a parent who registers their child in a Dallas ISD preK program is giving their child the gift of a brighter future. Qualifying parents are encouraged to set their students up for success by registering their child during Dallas ISD PreK Registration Week happening April 4–8. Studies show that, as adults, a child who attended preK will earn higher incomes, on average, than similar students who do not attend preK. Studies also show that kids who attend preK are: 5 times more likely to be ready…

Time’s running out to apply for the Compass Alternative Certification Teacher Academy of Dallas ISD. The March 27 deadline gives prospective candidates a large enough window to completely work through the application. The Compass program prepares professionals wanting to transition into education to become classroom leaders. Senior Talent Leader Dominique McCain emphasized the support provided throughout the program to give candidates the best chance for success. “The most important thing for our candidates to know is that they are not in this alone,” said McCain. “We know teaching is not easy, so our program combines direct training, live coaching and…

Students at John B. Hood Middle School, which is named after a Confederate general, have selected a new name for the school: Piedmont Global Academy. The Dallas Morning News reports that 63 percent of the students voted for the new name. From the Dallas Morning News: Former students and community members who live nearby will get to weigh in before the recommendation is forwarded to the district administration. Final approval of the name change must come from the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees. Click here for the full Dallas Morning News story.

Let’s hear it for the boys! The Lincoln Tigers Boys Basketball team, that is. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees recognized the “comeback kids” for claiming a state title in San Antonio earlier this month. The Tigers claimed their last title in 2002 when they finished the season 40-0. That team featured a college-bound cast of talent, including Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Meanwhile, alumni, families and community are invited to attend a celebratory parade for the Tigers team at noon this Saturday, March 26. The parade will begin at the corner of Fitzhugh and Second Avenue and end at…

A record number of students at Carter High School have received full-ride scholarships to attend Texas Christian University. Six seniors at Carter were awarded the TCU Community Scholarships, each valued at more than $250,000, at a ceremony on Thursday. Tissues were passed out freely as the scholarship recipients, their families, classmates, teachers and staff cried in joy throughout the ceremony. Trustee Joyce Foreman also attended the event and looked on proudly. “This is one of the opportunities that you do not get but once in a lifetime,” Principal Fred Davis told the scholarship recipients. “And we know you will make…

It rained hard the night before, but nothing could dampen the enthusiasm surrounding a new learning garden at Dan D. Rogers Elementary. Nonprofit REAL School Gardens, along with corporate partners Texas Instruments, Fossil Group and FedEx, joined students, teachers and staff to install the new garden on Thursday, March 24. Principal Lisa Lovato said the garden will bring to life lessons in science, mathematics and engineering, possibly planting the seeds of future careers – even jobs that don’t yet exist. The garden will also reinforce healthy lifestyles that are being promoted throughout the school. Lovato sees the garden as a…

La escuela Samuell High School invita a toda la comunidad a su gran Feria de Salud, Bienestar y Economía que se lleva a cabo el sábado 2 de abril. Esta es una gran oportunidad para tramitar tu matrícula consular o pasaporte con los representantes del Consulado Mexicano en Dallas, aprovechar y aprender sobre los servicios que ofrecen las organizaciones locales y conocer más sobre el estado de tu salud y pruebas gratis de VIH. Además, para iniciar la semana de educación financiera habrá información sobre cómo manejar los gastos del hogar, reparación de crédito, la manutención de los niños, defensa…

Dallas ISD has 14 finalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The students have a chance at the 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $32 million. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Each year, approximately 1.5 million students undergo PSAT/NMSQT tests. Of those, approximately 15,000 become finalists. Being named a National Merit Scholar finalist is among the most prestigious national recognitions in high school. “We are proud of these students for achieving this important academic…

South Oak Cliff High School (SOC) will host the first of a three-part workshop for students, staff, parents and community members to come together and reimagine the high school. During the first session, the community will learn about innovative school models locally and nationwide that might help inspire a new vision for South Oak Cliff. The group will then meet during two separate workshops further outlining the overall vision of SOC’s future. These members will be charged with answering questions such as: What does future success look like for our students? What assets and opportunities does our community have? What…

The staff at H.I. Holland P.R.E.P. Elementary at Lisbon is focused on students and helping them achieve. More than 300 students attend the school, which is part of the South Oak Cliff feeder pattern and has been at the heart of its community since 1938. Principal Julie Singleton says staff members have been recognized for putting programs from Reasoning Minds, iStation and its limited technology to good use. They’ve also been honored by Dallas ISD for excellence, including Robin Jefferson, a recent Teacher Assistant of the Year; and Krystal Thornton, Division 4 Counselor of the Year. “We’ve received a lot…