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More than 280 Dallas ISD high school juniors and seniors gained real world experience thanks to the Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program, which happened over the summer. The Hub spotlight some of these Dallas ISD students that participated in the program. Today, meet Felicia George, a Lincoln High School senior.

As the first day of school gets closer, the Hub asked three Dallas ISD principals for tips on how students and their parents could prepare for a successful school year. Read their replies below: Principal Eneida Padro Campus: O.M. Roberts Elementary Grades Served: PreK–5th grade Tip 1: Start your child on school-day routines, like going to bed and waking up at a specific time, and reading daily to increase your child’s literacy skills. Re-establishing school-day routines in the last weeks of the summer will result in a smoother transition back to school, which will help them stay on the path towards college…

The Dallas Mayor’s Intern program celebrated its biggest year yet with a luncheon on Thursday that allowed the hundreds of participating Dallas public high school students to celebrate their hard work. As Mayor Mike Rawlings took the stage at the Omni Hotel, he congratulated the 350 student interns for helping improve the city. Rawlings commended the students for their aspirations and communication skills that helped them stand out from the more than 1,000 students who applied to the program. The Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program, which is modeled after the White House Fellows Program, is an eight-week paid summer internship that allows…

Stephanie Elizalde, a proven schools leader in the Dallas Independent School District and throughout Texas, has been named the district’s Deputy Chief of School Leadership. Elizalde, formerly an assistant superintendent of school leadership in Dallas ISD, will work alongside Chief of School Leadership Robert Bravo in support of increasing achievement and improving instruction at all 227 Dallas ISD campuses, focusing specifically on professional development for Executive Directors and Assistant Superintendents. “Stephanie has earned this opportunity with her great work ethic and depth of knowledge and experience. Our staff and students have benefitted from her impact, and we believe she’ll make…

In just three days, many students at the inaugural Cheer Camp held at Billy Earl Dade Middle School went from never cheerleading at all to performing a detailed routine that involved dancing, cheers, and throwing a fellow cheerleader in the air before safely catching them. Vonda Pipkin and Brittney Scott, two Distinguished Teacher Review-eligible teachers who voluntarily transferred to Dade Middle School as part of the district’s Accelerating Campus Excellence Initiative, started the cheer camp as a way to promote team building and leadership skills. The camp featured more than 20 cheerleaders-in-training from schools across the district. “It gives these students something…

El Centro College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Center and Dallas ISD have signed an agreement to work together to foster students in STEM engagement. The partnership also intends to assist students in the pursuit of STEM degrees through interactive learning activities, workshops, and outreach events. “Partnering with El Centro will provide Dallas ISD students with even more opportunities for hands-on learning in STEM-related fields,” Dallas ISD Stem Manager Crystal Alexander said. “The district is committed to supporting excellence and expert partnerships such as this are a great help in preparing our students for a 21st century workforce.” Per the agreement, the El…

More than 280 Dallas ISD high school juniors and seniors are gaining real world experience thanks to the Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program, which kicked off June 15. The Hub is spotlighting some of these Dallas ISD students participating in the program. Today, meet Chandler Thomas, a Booker T. Washington senior.

To hear Dallas ISD alum Lorena Watson tell her story during a TEDx talk, you’d never know that she overcame incredible odds as a high school student who, in addition to being homeless her senior year, was searching for her voice and place in the world. During her TEDx talk, she commands the stage with great poise and confidence and engages you right away. It’s easy to see she’s a real person of interest and clearly destined for success. Today, this David W. Carter High School alum (2010) is working her way through grad school. AlumNow, a Hub feature that checks in…

The Dallas Morning News profiled how Dallas ISD police officers are trained in verbal judo, “a method used to de-escalate conflicts with verbal techniques.” Dallas ISD Police Chief Craig Miller said in the article that verbal judo is a way to defuse, and not escalate, a situation, according to the article. Click here to read the full article. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News 

Starting Wednesday, July 29, shoppers can visit any North Texas Kroger to donate a pre-packaged Backpack Boosters school supply kit for $7 featuring pencils, markers, notebook paper and other classroom essentials. Kroger shoppers also have the option of donating $1 via a scan card at the register to help Dallas ISD students have a great school year. The 19-day collection drive, which runs through Aug. 16, is hosted by Kroger, FOX 4, My 27, iHeart Radio, Coca-Cola and Vitaminwater. The collection drive aims to equip thousands of children with the necessary tools for the 2015-2016 academic year. “We recognize having the proper school…