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At the start of the teacher recruitment season, Superintendent Mike Miles set a goal for all Dallas ISD classrooms to start the 2015-2016 school year with a qualified teacher at the helm. The dedication of the district’s recruitment staff has put Dallas ISD on track to meet that goal for the second year in a row. The Human Capital Management talent acquisition team stays focused on their ultimate purpose, according to Talent Leader Jordan Carlton. “There is nothing more important to a child’s education than having a great teacher in the classroom,” he said. “As the recruiting team, we always keep…

Dallas ISD is holding a job fair this Saturday, June 20, for custodial and cafeteria positions. The job fair is scheduled for 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at Emmett J. Conrad High School, 7502 Fair Oaks Ave. The district will offer some candidates on the spot job offers at the event. See the below poster for more information.

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees recognized outstanding partners, volunteers, students and student groups at its May 2015 board meeting. The Trinity Chapter of The Links, Inc., established its “So SMAART” program to mentor girls in grades 4-8 to encourage them to pursue nontraditional careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. To date, the program has motivated nearly 1,000 Dallas-area girls. In addition, the chapter has awarded more than $100,000 in college scholarships. Also recognized were: Mara Berber, parent volunteer at H.I. Holland at Lisbon Elementary School. Willie Garnett, community volunteer at Roger Q. Mills Elementary School. Rachel Thomas of…

Summer learning sessions have begun, and the Dallas Independent School District urges motorists traveling near schools to help keep students safe by observing speed zones and using caution. Some campuses in Dallas ISD are currently hosting tutoring sessions and other student-centered activities, while others are beginning their summer school sessions. In addition, a large number of Dallas ISD campuses are participating in the annual summer meal effort. This means traffic near active campuses could include students. Drivers are encouraged to observe speed zones when flashing light signals are active, and to be aware of students walking near schools.

Huffington Post recently profiled Dallas ISD’s Farm to School program, which is a part of the district’s effort to “ensure the next generation is a healthier one.” Click here to read the full profile from Huffington Post.

More than $1.37 million in Stars on the Rise scholarships will be awarded to 275 graduating seniors across north Texas, including from Dallas ISD. The program is coordinated by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and funded through drives and corporate donations. The scholarships range from $2,000 to $96,000 – the highest amount representing a four-year scholarship from Austin College. During the past 32 years, the fund has given more than $30 million in scholarships to more than 3,500 students. A news conference on Tuesday, June 16, highlighted the amounts raised and the partnerships that make the scholarships possible.…

Dallas ISD’s top-performing seniors–those named valedictorians and salutatorians of their graduating classes based on academic achievement–have closed one chapter in their education and are looking forward to the next. The star students will soon be headed to top Texas schools such as Texas A&M University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Woman’s University, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas Christian University. Out-of-state choices include Harvard University, Cornell University, and the University of California, among others. View a list of valedictorians and salutatorians, and what universities they will attend, here. Related story: Scholar-athletes rise to the top of their class

A third of this year’s Dallas ISD valedictorians and salutatorians are scholar-athletes. Honored for outstanding academic achievement, these students also excelled in golf, football, track, baseball and other sports. Many will attend college on athletic and academic scholarships. Director of Athletics Gil Garza congratulated these academic and athletic stars. Garza said the accomplishments of this year’s scholar-athletes is evidence that the district’s athletic program is growing in the right direction. “We are very excited to announce that 34 percent of the valedictorians and salutatorians from our 22 comprehensive high schools participated in athletics this school year,” he said. “This fact…

Para el próximo otoño, el salón de artes culinarias de Lincoln High School será transformado para incluir una cocina profesional, un restaurante, un comedor privado, y mucho más como parte de la renovación y expansión de $2.25 millones y 5,400 pies cuadrados del espacio de enseñanza. El programa de Emprendimiento en Artes Culinarias ofrecerá capacitación para preparar a los estudiantes para el empleo en la industria de los servicios alimenticios o como trampolín para estudios universitarios en este ramo. El programa está organizado en cuatro áreas identificadas federalmente: restaurantes y servicios de alimentos y bebidas; hotelería; viajes y turismo; y…

Talmadge “TJ” Vaughns Jr. is a recent Dallas ISD graduate and young entrepreneur. The Dallas Examiner profiled this star student who has learned first hand that hard work pays off at the end. Click here to read the full profile.