Author: The Hub

Mid-October is time for report cards and parent-teacher conferences. Most district schools will open their doors to welcome parents in to pick up report cards and speak with teachers about students’ progress on the following dates: Monday, October 12 – High School Tuesday, October 13 – Middle School Thursday, October 15 – Elementary School Parents should call schools to confirm the conference dates and times and plan to participate in this critical opportunity to exchange valuable information with teachers. Parent-teacher conferences give parents the opportunity to ask questions about what their children are learning and how to reinforce learning at…

In a new pilot program, Dallas ISD teachers at select schools are taking the parent-teacher conference out of the school and to homes to connect with students and parents. WFAA-Channel 8 visited with teachers from Cesar Chavez Learning Center to see how the program is working. Learn more here.

If approved by voters, proceeds from the proposed $1.6 billion bond package are anticipated to fund several new schools and a variety of school and facility improvements that support academic programs. Click here to view an interactive map of every proposed bond project. Click on the below links to learn more about the proposed projects separated by high school feeder pattern. All proposed bond projects remain subject to district discretion. Election Day is Nov. 3 Bryan Adams High School Feeder Pattern W.H. Adamson High School Feeder Pattern David W. Carter High School Feeder Pattern Emmett J. Conrad High School Feeder Pattern…

Want to know more about what’s going on at Dallas ISD’s two new choice schools? Your chance to visit and check them out is just around the corner. The Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship (IDEA) Academy at James W. Fannin and the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Middle School at D.A. Hulcy will hold formal opening ceremonies this month. The Office of Transformation and Innovation invites the community and district staff to attend the IDEA school ribbon-cutting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 4800 Ross Ave. The event will feature Principal Sarah Ritsema discussing the opening weeks…

In honor of International Walk to School Day on Oct. 7, The Hub has compiled nine tips for safely walking to school. The benefits of walking to school extend beyond the joy and independence felt by the students on their journey. Establishing a habit of walking to school also promotes a healthier lifestyle, reduces traffic congestion with less vehicles on the roads, and improves neighborhood connections and a sense of community. The key for parents and children alike is establishing safe routes and behaviors for walking to school. Teaching kids how to walk safely involves discussing basic routines the necessity to…

A year ago, critics of the Dallas school system complained about the suspension of too many students. Six schools are trying a new approach this year in dealing with students who find themselves in trouble. CBS DFW visited Dallas ISD’s Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School to see how the school’s new discipline plan is working. Watch the video here.

The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Dr. Michael Hinojosa as superintendent of schools. The appointment followed a called meeting of the Trustees today at the Dallas ISD administration building. Hinojosa had served as interim superintendent since June. “As the board weighed its options, it became clear that the right candidate was right in front of us. Dr. Hinojosa understands what work is needed to advance Dallas ISD today, and as we look into the future,” said Board President Eric Cowan. “We have some heavy lifts ahead to ensure all students are college and career…

From teaching concentration and respect to endurance and strategy, chess brings many proven benefits besides the simple joy of checkmating an opponent. Today’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo focuses on the game that first appeared around A.D. 600. In the podcast episode, Dr. Robert Bravo, Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, talks with Irasema Coy, a fourth-grade teacher at Runyon Elementary who led the school’s chess club, and a parent liaison at Runyon who helped with the club. The conversation touches on the benefits of starting a chess club at a Dallas ISD school and how chess…

The call came for Michelle Zada, a ballet teacher at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, on July 1: she had Stage 4 invasive breast cancer that had spread to her spine. WFAA has done a story on the very talented Zada and her effort to beat the cancer. Powerhandz, a Dallas-based company that sells weighted gloves to help athletes build skills, is helping Zada and other women fighting breast cancer pay their medical bills through the Power to Fight Campaign. Click here to view the full WFAA report. Photo courtesy WFAA

On Saturday, Nov. 7,  Univision will host a Parent Academy at UTA’s Maverick Activities Center in collaboration with ACT. The Parent Academy will provide an overview to parents on how to prepare their child for college, how to pay for college, and find resources.  Parents will undergo different presentations focusing on expectations, teacher-parent communication, test anxiety, college admissions and financial aid, as well as motivation. Participating parents will receive a guide book, signed certificate from Jorge Ramos (he is the spokesperson for Clave Al Exito), and enter the opportunity to win a computer and gift cards (2 computers will be…