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Mourning a Tragedy
0Our Dallas ISD family joins in mourning with the families and loved ones of the more than 50 people—including several children—who died this week in an overheated truck in San Antonio. The story of those who perished as they were seeking a better life is all too familiar for many of us. This tragedy reminds us of the difficult choices faced by those who are driven to live the American dream—including thousands of families we serve each day. This is a time for empathy, compassion, and understanding. As a people, we are all connected by the bonds of humanity. As…
Dallas ISD to Induct Seven into Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022
0Dr. Michael Hinojosa will be inducted into the fifth class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame along with six other impressive individuals who have made significant contributions to the district’s athletics programs. This year’s Hall of Fame nominees also include an Olympic swimming gold medalist, the winningest football coach at South Oak Cliff High School, the first female athletic coordinator in district history, a two-time consensus All-Southwest Conference quarterback, the winningest Black football coach in UIL history, and the winner of the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In addition to Hinojosa, the individuals selected for enshrinement into the…
Board of Trustees approves $103 million in additional compensation for staff
0The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees at its June meeting approved the district’s budget for 2022-2023, which includes $51.2 million in salary increases for staff and $52 million for retention incentives—a combined $103.2 million in compensation increases. Teachers The approved budget includes an adjustment for most levels in the Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI). Teachers will get the greater of three increases—a change in TEI effectiveness level, a change in the compensation for the effectiveness level or the board-approved increase (3% of compensation level). Teachers will be eligible to advance more than one level on the 2021-2022 scorecard based if earned.…
Woodrow Wilson Community Foundation awards $50,250 in scholarships
0The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation announced today that 33 graduating high school seniors have been awarded foundation scholarships commencing in the fall of 2022. “The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation is proud to continue in our tradition of assisting students graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School to achieve their academic and career goals,” said Richard H. Vitale, president of the WWHS Community Foundation. “Since the inception of this program in 2011, the foundation has provided financial assistance to over 230 students totaling nearly $400,000 in financial aid. We congratulate and honor the 2022 recipients, who graduated during…