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Dallas ISD schools earn top rankings for the 2021-22 school year
0Research and advocacy nonprofit, CHILDREN AT RISK, recognized several Dallas ISD schools as the Dallas and Fort Worth area’s top high, middle and elementary schools. CHILDREN AT RISK ranks all Texas elementary and middle schools across three main areas, and all high schools across four main areas: Student Achievement – how students do on state standardized tests (STAAR) Campus Performance – how a school compares in test scores to schools with similar levels of poverty Student Growth – how students improve on their STAAR tests in a school year College Readiness – how many high school students are graduating on…
Four Dallas ISD schools recognized by Magnet Schools of America
0Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools, recently recognized four Dallas ISD campuses. Among the four, three schools won the National Magnet School of Distinction award and one school was named a National Merit School of Excellence. To celebrate and officially recognize this achievement, the Magnet Schools of America’s 40th National Conference, hosted by Dallas ISD, will be held in April at Hyatt Regency Dallas. The purpose of the Merit Awards Program is to acknowledge schools that “demonstrate an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs and parent and community…
Roosevelt High School: The story of resilience in Dallas ISD
0If you were to ask any Roosevelt student, past or present, what’s the motto at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, they’d puff out their chest and proudly say,“We show pride, respect, responsibility, and have honor.” Every day, as students and team members walk through those doors, they are immediately reminded of the rich history of their school. “One thing about Roosevelt, they always have and always will teach you about the history of our school. It is a part of the culture and that is why our main hallway is Heritage Hall,” said Principal Lakisha Thomas. Named for…
BLACK RESILIENCE: Former NBA player, Dallas ISD alum achieves greatness despite countless hurdles
0Written by Anastasia Reed and Anease Linnear “A lot of people thought my career was over.” This was the sentiment of those who doubted Dallas ISD alum Kurt Thomas while he worked to overcome dozens of injuries throughout his entire athletic career. Despite naysayers and hardships, Thomas proceeded to have an athletic career that personifies resilience. High School Thomas, a 6’9” forward/center, started two seasons at Hillcrest High under head coach Steve Scott after transferring from David W. Carter High School following his sophomore year. It was at Hillcrest that he realized he wanted to attend college to play collegiately.…