Author: The Hub

The seven-person Destination Imagination team from Bryan Adams High School traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee with their creativity in tow and brought back a second-place win in the global competition that featured nearly 1,500 teams from around the world. The team’s service learning project that focused on literacy was inspired by each of the member’s love for reading. The team presented their project at the Destination Imagination Global competition in May. The students developed their project, Literacy Militia, in an effort to increase access to books in their area, which doesn’t have a free library nearby. The team’s first step was to create a…

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 prepares to take their anticipated walk across the stage. Today we spotlight Kiera Percy at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. Awards/honors, involvement: Classically trained vocalist, National Honor Society, TRI-M (National Music Honor Society) president, Outstanding Performer Award (UIL Solo and Ensemble) for three consecutive years, Salutatorian The biggest lesson I’ve learned in school: I’ve learned to never underestimate anyone. You never know if that person you meet can make a huge difference in your life or help you…

Administrators have traditionally measured classroom effectiveness through classroom observations, looking for signs of successful student engagement, effective instruction, and a productive yet respectful student-teacher dynamic. One of the clearest indicators of teacher effectiveness are the students themselves. Third- through twelfth-graders this school year were asked age appropriate questions through confidential surveys, seeking information about whether their teacher encourages them and if the classroom environment is one that is welcoming. “The student surveys allow for my voice to be heard by the teachers as well as the administrators of the school and the district,” said Kendell Long, a twelfth-grade student at…

El personal administrativo de Dallas ISD en Hulcy Middle School se reunió recientemente para recibir más información sobre el programa de verano remodelado del distrito, que reinventa el modelo tradicional de clases de verano e incluye oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para los educadores y administradores del distrito. Uno de los enfoques principales del Laboratorio de Aprendizaje en el Verano es el desarrollo profesional. Al contratar a más personal, la enseñanza dual permite que más docentes distinguidos experimentados trabajen en equipo con aquellos que están en búsqueda de crecer como profesionales. “Los maestros trabajarán con otros maestros en laboratorios de aprendizaje,”…

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 prepares to take their anticipated walk across the stage. Today we learn about Omar Salazar at Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School. Awards/honors, involvement: Southern Methodist University Hunt Leadership Scholar, College Board’s AP Scholar with Distinction, Young Science Achievers Program grant recipient: conducted research that studied alternative energy, National Honor Society, Valedictorian The biggest lesson I’ve learned in school: I have learned that hard work can get you anywhere you want to go. You…

The three victors in the May Dallas ISD Board of Trustee elections were sworn into office and new officers were elected during the board’s regular meeting on Thursday night. District 3 Trustee Dan Micciche (Northeast Dallas) and District 9 Trustee Bernadette Nutall (South Dallas) were sworn in to serve new three year terms and Edwin Flores, who previously served from 2005-12 as the trustee for District 1 (North Dallas), took the oath of office again to begin a new term. Flores replaces Elizabeth Jones, who chose not to seek re-election. Following the swearing in of trustees, new officers were elected.…

Dallas ISD announced today that Dr. Robert Bravo from the Los Angeles Unified School District has been appointed to serve as the district’s new Chief of School Leadership, beginning June 15, 2015. In addition, the interim chief of Human Capital Management for the district since mid-February, Karry Chapman, has been selected to permanently fill the position. Bravo has 25 years of experience in education, including leadership at both the campus and administrative levels, all in California. He has served Los Angeles Unified (LAUSD) since 2008, most recently as an instructional area superintendent with responsibility for more than 119,000 students and…

Results from the first Dallas ISD extensive survey of students show that a strong majority of students said their teacher encouraged them to do their best; their teacher set high expectations; and their teacher clearly presented the information they needed to learn. The student perception survey is a research-based survey that was administered in April to students in grades 3-12. Each student that met the eligibility requirements completed two surveys. The results provide feedback to teachers and could count for up to 15 percent of a teacher’s overall evaluation. As the district announces the results from the inaugural student perception survey,…

More than halfway finished with spring workouts, the Skyline High School football team is hosting its annual spring game to show fans, alumni and the community its rich tradition on the gridiron. The game is happening tonight at 7 p.m. at the Forester Field at the Forester Athletic Complex, 8233 Military Pkwy. Going into next season, the Skyline football team will have: 23 returning varsity players 13 returning starters (six on offense and seven on defense) The team currently has three players ranked in the Dallas Morning News’ top 100 for the 2016 season. Those players are No. 35 Da’Leon Ward, No.…

Birretes y Togas. Pompa y circunstancia. La temporada de graduaciones está cada vez más cerca, y los próximos egresados de Dallas ISD, se preparan para las celebraciones. ¿Está buscando información para asistir a alguna de las ceremonias? Los siguientes recursos le brindan información para que pueda participar en las festividades. Encuentre el evento de su hijo o hija descargando el horario de graduaciones más actualizado que incluye los domicilios de los lugares donde se realizarán las ceremonias. Las graduaciones de Dallas ISD del 2015 serán transmitidas en vivo y pueden verse o descargarse directamente desde la página especial del distrito…