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The Dallas Independent School District’s high school graduation rate rose to an all-time high for the Class of 2014, according to both federal and state measurements. Dallas ISD’s graduation rate for the Class of 2014 improved to 86.1 percent, up from 84.8 percent, as measured by national guidelines in place since 2008. Similarly, the district’s graduation rate as measured  for state accountability purposes is now 86.9 percent, up from 86.3 percent in 2013 and the third consecutive increase since 2011. “The increases in Dallas ISD’s graduation are positive news, and it is a reflection of the hard work of both…

The Dallas Independent School District’s high school graduation rate rose to an all-time high for the Class of 2014, according to both federal and state measurements. Dallas ISD’s graduation rate for the Class of 2014 improved to 86.1 percent, up from 84.8 percent, as measured by national guidelines in place since 2008. Similarly, the district’s graduation rate as measured for state accountability purposes is now 86.9 percent, up from 86.3 percent in 2013 and the third consecutive increase since 2011. “The increases in Dallas ISD’s graduation are positive news, and it is a reflection of the hard work of both…

Los administradores han medido tradicionalmente la eficacia de la enseñanza dentro del salón de clase a través de observaciones, en busca de signos de participación exitosa de los estudiantes, una instrucción efectiva y productiva, pero respetando la dinámica entre el estudiante y el maestro. Uno de los indicadores más claros de la eficacia docente son los propios estudiantes. Este año escolar se les hizo preguntas a los estudiantes de los grados 3°-11° a través de encuestas confidenciales, en busca de información para saber si su maestro les anima y si el ambiente del salón de clase es acogedor. “La encuesta…

From printed books to online resources, 21st century libraries have it all. And just as libraries have evolved, so has the role of a school librarian. Maria Rodriguez, library media specialist at Robert T. Hill Middle School, shares the joys and responsibilities of a Dallas ISD librarian.

An independently conducted survey shows that nearly 81 percent of Dallas ISD parents agree or strongly agree with the direction of the district. The survey results show a notable increase from the Spring 2014 survey results, when 70 percent of parents said they agreed or strongly agreed with the direction of the district. More than 18,000 parents responded to the survey conducted by National Service Research, which is based in Fort Worth. Paula Blackmon, Dallas ISD senior executive for intergovernmental relations and community engagement, said the survey is a part of the district’s effort to engage parents and gather their feedback on…

Graduation season is happening May 29–June 7, and in honor of Dallas ISD graduates, The Hub is spotlighting a different senior each day as the Class of 2015 takes their anticipated walk across the stage. Today we spotlight Tafari Witter at Lincoln High School. Awards/honors, involvement: Valedictorian, 1st Team All-District (basketball), A Honor Roll, featured in the Dallas Morning News and CW33 Class Act The biggest lesson I’ve learned in school: Balancing time management and responsibility are the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year because I was involved in so many activities and had to learn how to balance my time to enable me…

Most Dallas ISD high school seniors have grown up attending elementary, middle and high schools within the district. And those seniors are now crossing the graduation stage and receiving their high school diploma. But before starting college or entering the workforce, some seniors share what Dallas ISD means to them and the impacts it’s made on their future. Today, Armando Solis at W.W. Samuell High School shares what Dallas ISD means to him.

For the second time in Dallas ISD history, students from Marsh Preparatory Academy are competing at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. WFAA profiles the impressive team of debaters who can eloquently discuss the pros and cons of complex issues, such as feeding the growing world population with fish. Click here to view the profile. The National Speech and Debate Tournament is being held June 16-19 in Dallas. Photo courtesy WFAA

Toni Harrison-Kelly and Angela Fulbright have been friends for 15 years. Both work at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, with Fulbright teaching geography, history, and AP world history, and Harrison-Kelly teaching engineering and technology courses. They both say they love the environment at BOMLA, an all-male academy that encourages leadership and brotherhood. “I see, every day, how a great school culture and highly-motivated, skilled teachers can positively impact student achievement,” Harrison-Kelly said. Because they know what effective teachers can accomplish together, the friends decided to voluntarily transfer and teach next school year at Sarah Zumwalt Middle School, one of…

The 2015–16 school year will start for students Aug. 24, 2015 and end June 2, 2016. The calendar calls for teachers to report for the new school year on Thursday, Aug. 13. Other important dates of the approved calendar, which includes 175 days of instruction, include: Campus staff development: Aug. 17 – 21, 2015 Labor Day: Sept. 7, 2015 Fair Day: elementary – Oct. 9, 2015 and secondary – Oct. 16, 2015. Note: Two fair days are scheduled at the request of the State Fair of Texas to accommodate the district’s 160,000 students. First semester staff development days: Oct. 19, 2015…