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Dallas ISD is joining a 50-year celebration on May 10 that recognizes school nurses and promotes a better understanding of the role they play in education—National School Nurse Day. Zelda Saxton has been a school nurse at Obadiah Knight Elementary School for the past 14 years, and she said she has loved every moment of it. She previously worked in oncology and hematology units with a focus on cancer patients, so she said it wasn’t until she came to Dallas ISD that she fully understood the importance of supporting education. She recalls working with a student who had dyslexia and…

Last month, Emmett J. Conrad High School’s RoboChargers were crowned the UIL Robotics State Champions, after competing with 80 of the highest-ranked teams in Texas. The championship gave the team the opportunity to compete at the world level, and much joy, dedication, and motivation went into making it happen. But while this was a great success for the whole team, it held a particularly special meaning for one of the RoboChargers, Tyler K.  For Tyler, the competition was his safe space, where he felt included and had a room full of people celebrating something that he was passionate about. “It…

Dallas ISD’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics League teams have experienced great success this year. FIRST has several levels of competitive robotics and several of the district’s teams have flourished at all levels with advances to regionals, state, and the World Championship. FLL Explore (K-3) Elementary World Bid Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary School’s “LEGO Elites,” team #27819, won the Challenge Solution Award at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore World Championship held in Houston last month. The Challenge Solution Award is given to teams with excellent problem-solving skills to create innovative and helpful solutions to…

La temporada de graduaciones es para las familias una oportunidad para celebrar los logros, el esfuerzo y la dedicación de los estudiantes. Para celebrar a los graduados que comienzan el siguiente capítulo en sus vidas, Dallas ISD comparte con ustedes sus increíbles historias.  Visite nuestra página web y nuestras redes sociales durante todo el mes de mayo para conocer a los estudiantes destacados. Usted también puede compartir la historia de su estudiante de último año de la siguiente manera: Publique la historia de su hijo en las redes sociales y etiquete a Dallas ISD en Facebook, Instagram o Twitter. Envíe…

Grad Goals: From the workshop to the workforce! Seagoville High School senior, Elia Perez, found her passion for welding while helping her dad. Now, she is on her way to making her mark in a male dominated trade. Learn more about her story and the unique welding program at Seagoville High School. To share your unique graduation story, visit our website and stay tuned on our social media channels to see other Dallas ISD students we are highlighting throughout May. You can also share your grad’s story by: Posting your grad’s story on social media and tagging Dallas ISD on…

Jazmin Mier, instructional coordinator in the World Languages Department, is a citizen of the world. She has visited over 30 countries and uses this knowledge to help teachers in the district. So when she saw that the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth was offering an opportunity for 12 educators to participate in a United Arab Emirates Educator study tour this past spring, she jumped at the chance to go. Mier and 11 other educators from around the country visited the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai March 11-18 to make connections between classrooms in the Emirates and the United…

It’s been said that a place without art is a place without an identity. That’s not the case for Moisés E. Molina High School where artwork, images, murals, and 3D sculptures can normally be seen throughout the school. Visual arts teachers like Melissa James and Miriam Montaño Perez have made these displays possible with the aim of helping students develop a strong sense of identity. The visual arts program at Molina High School is so successful that students recently took home 18 regional medals at the Texas High School Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). This weekend, three of the students’…

Graduation season is a time for family and friends to celebrate the accomplishments, hard work, and dedication of students. In a salute to graduates embarking on the next chapter of their lives, Dallas ISD is celebrating seniors graduating this year by sharing their incredible stories. Throughout the month of May, visit our website and social media sites to see who we are highlighting. You can also share your grad’s story by: Posting your grad’s story on social media and tagging Dallas ISD on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter Submitting their story here for a chance to be featured  Posting their story…

Nominations are now being accepted for the next class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame. Since its creation in 2017, the Hall of Fame has welcomed 42 individuals into its membership. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to our storied high school athletic programs. Individuals may be nominated in one of three categories: past Dallas ISD student-athlete; former Dallas ISD coach; and contributors. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character. Nominations for the sixth class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame are open…

Van Harris, maestro de ciencias de quinto grado en María Moreno STEAM Academy, sabe cómo motivar a sus estudiantes al máximo. Por ejemplo, el año pasado una estudiante solo respondió mal a una pregunta del examen común. Al momento de ayudar a su clase a fijar metas para la próxima Evaluación de Preparación Académica del Estado de Texas (STAAR, por sus siglas en inglés), esta estudiante decidió que su meta sería conseguir una calificación perfecta. “Está bien, vamos a enfocarnos en esa meta”, le dijo Harris. “Así que le conseguí paquetes del TEKS que no aprobó, y de ahí en…