Para Eric Benson, transformar la vida de los estudiantes ha tenido diferentes significados a lo largo de sus 38 años como maestro de educación física en Bishop Arts Steam Academy. Varios de sus ex alumnos ahora tienen sus propias carreras transformadoras, incluyendo a Diana Núñez, quien se graduó con orgullo de Dallas ISD y lleva más de dos décadas trabajando como maestra, directora y directora ejecutiva en el distrito. “Desde el principio supimos que Diana iba a ser especial, al igual que todos los miembros de su familia”, dijo Benson. “Estoy muy feliz por ella y por todos sus hermanos,…
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Every year, the federal government and the State of Texas allocate hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans for college students. Students who plan to attend a college or university during the 2023–2024 academic year can request funds to pay for higher education costs by submitting two forms: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). The 2023–24 FAFSA and TASFA form opened on October 1st. January 15th is the priority deadline for both federal (FAFSA) and state (TASFA) financial aid. Applicants may be eligible to receive more funds if…
La Asociación de Administradores Escolares de Texas (TASA) y la Asociación de Juntas Escolares de Texas (TASB) seleccionaron a Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow y a Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School como proyectos para la Exhibición de Arquitectura Escolar 2022-23. TASA y TASB anunciaron que 55 proyectos serán incluidos en esta exhibición de renovaciones de escuelas del estado, en el que 16 firmas de arquitectos presentan proyectos de 36 distritos escolares y dos universidades. Los proyectos elegibles son edificios de educación pública recién construidos o renovados que hayan sido completados en los últimos cinco años y no hayan sido…
La Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) otorgó el premio 2022 Distrito Distinguido a Dallas ISD por segundo año consecutivo. Cincuenta y nueve distritos recibieron el premio por brindar una educación integral que promueve e integra un currículo de artes visuales para fomentar la creatividad y construir un aprendizaje social y emocional que conecte a los estudiantes con su comunidad y demás. La TAEA es la promotora líder de las artes visuales en el estado. La organización previamente ha reconocido a miembros destacados dentro de TAEA por el trabajo en sus salones de clase y distritos. Este es el cuarto año…
El viernes se celebró la ceremonia de cambio de nombre de la Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management en Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center. Este prestigioso programa magnet de preparatoria, antes conocido como School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, fue nombrado en honor al fallecido Dr. Marvin E. Robinson. El director Joseph Pouncy, la congresista estadounidense Eddie Bernice Johnson, la alcaldesa interina de Dallas, Carolyn King Arnold, miembros de la familia Robinson, el representante de la Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD, Maxie Johnson y ex alumnos de la Southern University, la universidad de…
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) selected Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow and Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School as projects for the 2022-23 Exhibit of School Architecture. TASA and TASB announced that 55 projects will be included in this exhibit of new and renovated Texas school facilities, which includes projects from 36 school districts and two colleges that were submitted by 16 architectural firms. Eligible projects are newly constructed or renovated public education facilities completed in the past five years and not previously submitted in this annual exhibit. Students at Jill…
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) awarded the 2022 District of Distinction Award to Dallas ISD for the second year in a row. Fifty-nine districts received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond. TAEA is the leading advocate for the visual arts in the state. The organization has previously honored outstanding TAEA members for work in their classrooms and districts. This is the fourth year that TAEA is honoring districts that meet rigorous criteria as evidenced from…
The Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center hosted a school renaming ceremony Friday. This renowned high school magnet program, formerly known as School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, was named after the late Dr. Marvin E. Robinson. Among the speakers during the ceremony were Principal Joseph Pouncy, United States Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, City of Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold, members of the Robinson family, Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson and alumni fromSouthern University – Robinson’s alma mater. “I’ve Seen evidence at this location of…
During a ceremony held September 15, the Junior League of Dallas and Texas Instruments awarded 52 Dallas ISD educators with grants of up to $2,500 each through the annual Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program. In total, nearly $113,000 were distributed to fund deserving educators’ winning projects addressing reading and literacy enrichment; diversity; special education; science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); or arts and culture enrichment across one or more grade levels. “The Grants for Innovative Teaching Committee is in awe of the level of innovation, uniqueness and inclusivity that each of the educators so passionately brought to the table,”…
Durante la ceremonia del 15 de septiembre, la Junior League of Dallas (JLD) y Texas Instruments otorgaron subvenciones de hasta $2500 a 52 educadores de Dallas ISD gracias al programa anual Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT). En total, se distribuyeron cerca de $113,000 para financiar los proyectos educativos ganadores, los cuales abordan temas como la lectura y la alfabetización, la diversidad, la educación especial, las ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), las artes y la cultura ya sea en un grado o varios. “El comité de Grants for Innovative Teaching está muy impresionado con el nivel de innovación, singularidad e…