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Dallas ISD kicked off its recruitment season with a job fair that targeted recent graduates and candidates with alternative teaching certification. The event was held March 3 at Adamson High School. The next, larger job fair is scheduled for March 21 at Conrad High School. At the March 21 job fair, district leaders will discuss initiatives such as the Teacher Excellence Initiative. The speeches at the job fair will be live streamed on the Dallas ISD website.

Exercising your body and your brain go hand in hand. Celebrate National Brain Awareness Week by adding simple healthy lifestyle tips to your daily routine, such as getting enough sleep and eating more vegetables. Make exercise a social gathering and invite friends for a 20-minute walk every day to increase brain productivity. A game of kickball is a fun way for parents and children to play together and get fit. Growing leaner and wiser at the same time? That’s a win-win!

As a follow up to internal air quality (IAQ) concerns at Lakewood Elementary that resulted in the evacuation of students and staff, the following overview is provided regarding the district’s response to the campus. Root Cause District staff determined that an owl blocked a vent stack on the roof from properly exhausting fumes from the boiler.  This caused fumes to back up into the boiler room and further into the building. Response On Monday, March 2, approximately 11 individuals-which include students and staff (about the usual number) went to the school clinic with various complaints. As it is still cold and…

Con una amplia gama de temas como programas de inglés como segundo idioma o ESL, y reclutamiento de maestros bilingües, Jose Octavio Tripp, el Cónsul General de México en Dallas, y el superintendente de Dallas ISD, Mike Miles, hablaron con miembros de la comunidad sobre las maneras de apoyar a los estudiantes del distrito de mejor manera. Durante el foro llevado a cabo en el consulado mexicano de Dallas, ubicado en 1210 River Bend Dr., Miles dio un informe sobre Destination 2020, el plan estratégico del distrito para mejorar el aprovechamiento académico. También habló de los pasos que Dallas ISD…

The Skyline High School girls basketball team hit the court in a “business as usual” fashion this week in preparation for the program’s first appearance in the state tournament. What makes this opportunity so special is that after a 28-year career at the helm of the team’s basketball program, Coach Cassandra McCurdy will get her first shot at a state hoops title. Skyline will play Flower Mound on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. The game will be at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Tickets are available for purchase through Ticket Master. General tickets at $12 per person. All-tournament passes are…

Last week, Dallas ISD students received approximately $547,000 in scholarships at a unique college fair held at Ellis Davis Field House. Infinite Scholars, a non-profit, hosted the event that brought nearly 300 Dallas ISD students. Unlike a traditional college fair, colleges at the event awarded scholarships to students on the spot. “I thought the event was very successful,” said Dr. Sylvia Lopez, Dallas ISD director of counseling services. “Our students did a great job.” At the event, Dallas ISD students dressed professionally and brought copies of their transcripts and resumes. Approximately 50 colleges were in attendance, and each college was…

During the Youth Sports Safety Summit held in Irving on Monday, the National Athletic Trainers Association gave Dallas ISD their Youth Sports Safety Ambassador Award. CW 33 reports on how the award follows the district’s new policy that puts a full-time athletic director at every high school in the district. Click here to view the full report from CW 33.

With topics that ranged from ESL programs to bilingual teacher recruitment, José Octavio Tripp, the Mexican General Consul in Dallas, and Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles discussed with community members how to best support district students. During the forum held at the Mexican Consulate in Dallas, 1210 River Bend Dr., Miles gave an update on Destination 2020, the district’s strategic plan to improve academic achievement. In his update on Destination 2020, Miles discussed the importance of early childhood education. Dallas ISD is working to expand the district’s Pre-K programs as part of Destination 2020. Miles also discussed how Dallas ISD is…

On the surface, there is not much that connects Jamie Foxx, Dan Rather, and the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. However, the Dallas ISD high school joined the company of those household names, as well as other legendary Texas’ artists, entertainers, and arts patrons, at last week’s Texas Medal of Arts Awards. At the award ceremony held Feb. 25, Booker T. Washington High School was one of 15 honorees recognized for their “powerful contributions to the arts here at home and around the world.” Booker T. Washington Principal Dr. Scott Rudes traveled to Austin…