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Summer Breeze 2022 offers something for every student
0Who said that summer school is boring? No student who will experience summer school in Dallas ISD, for sure. During Dallas ISD Summer Breeze 2022, students will have two months to discover the excitement of summer learning. Thanks to the district’s free summer school program, students will have a chance to connect with their peers, partake in rigorous tasks, accelerate learning, and improve their social and emotional well-being In June, students can attend district-created summer learning programming at designated campuses. In the first four weeks of July, Dallas ISD partners will provide enrichment activities for students. Summer Breeze 2022 is…
Mexican Consulate honors superintendent for service to migrant community
0The Mexican Consulate in Dallas granted an award to Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa on Wednesday for his commitment and years of service to the Dallas migrant community. Dozens of Mexican nationals watched as Mexican Consul Francisco de la Torre Galindo introduced Dr. Hinojosa, thanked him for his years of service and support, and recognized him as a successful leader with strong ties to immigrants. “Michael Hinojosa, through Dallas ISD, has been a strong ally of the Mexican Consulate in Dallas, of the Hispanic community and of the immigrant community, for many years,” de la Torre Galindo said. “Dallas is…
Slight increase approved for tuition-based Pre-K students
0Dallas ISD trustees have approved a slight tuition increase – from $4,100 to $5,000 per year per child – for 3- and 4-year-old children who are not eligible to receive free tuition for the district’s Pre-K program. In addition, the rate for before- and after-care tuition will be $1,250 per year per child for students not eligible for free tuition. Tuition-based Pre-K enables Dallas ISD to start building relationships with families who have alternative choices for Pre-K and who otherwise would not be able to enroll in the district due to Pre-K eligibility restrictions. The tuition-based Pre-K program is only…
Nonprofit leaders tour Titche Elementary to see the transformational power of the ACE program
0As Damien Stovall walked the halls of Edward Titche Elementary School along with fellow education and nonprofit leaders, he reflected on the school’s journey from a low-performing campus facing closure to a Blue Ribbon school. Titche underwent a tremendous transformation starting in 2017 as part of the Accelerating Campus Excellence initiative, which incentivizes high-performing teachers and campus leaders to voluntarily work at low-performing schools. Stovall, who served as principal at Titche and is now an executive director, joined the current Titche principal, Jazmune Jenkins, in leading a tour with the Commit Partnership to showcase how the school was transformed under…