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Dallas ISD unveils guide to building a successful Racial Equity Office
0Dallas ISD and national nonprofit Education Resource Strategies are proud to unveil a digital document that outlines the district’s path to racial equity. This informational guide reveals six phases of work that set the foundation to establish an effective Racial Equity Office (REO). Dallas ISD’s REO has become a leading example for districts across the nation, a solid framework for other districts ready to begin critical racial equity work. In December 2017, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees took a bold step to address educational disparities by establishing the Racial Equity Office. This department was created to showcase our vision…
Superintendent Elizalde details new safety measures for the 2022-23 school year
0Saying that safety and security are the top priorities for Dallas ISD, Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde on Tuesday spelled out the district’s new Comprehensive Safety Plan, which was put together with input from two safety task forces including staff, students, parents, community members, and safety and security professionals. The task forces reviewed a variety of data points, district safety protocols, national security trends and recommendations for potential issues as part of their approach. The district is also going beyond the recent requirements from the Texas School Safety Center. The safety plan includes: Facility enhancements and protocols Mental well-being programs for…
P.L.A.Y. initiative offers equal access to after-school sports for 4th to 6th graders
0Dallas ISD students in grades four to six will have a chance to participate in voluntary, after-school sports through the district’s P.L.A.Y. Initiative (Practice Leagues for Active Youth). The program offers any student, regardless of athletic ability or disability, the opportunity to learn more about and play the sports of futsal (indoor soccer), basketball, flag football, baseball/softball, outdoor soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey, and pickleball. “The wonderful thing about this program is that it will address equitable access to learning and enrichment by providing opportunities for students to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities without regard for…
Five Redesign schools celebrate their first day of school
0Edna Rowe Elementary School – along with four other Dallas ISD schools that adopted the School Day Redesign calendar – welcomed students back for their first day of class on Monday! Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde joined Edna Rowe Elementary School Principal Aaron Joseph in greeting students and visiting classrooms. “I would be remiss if I did not highlight our outstanding principal, Mr. Aaron Joseph,” Dr. Elizalde said. “His leadership has really helped transform our community. Just amazing work! And our teachers – not every teacher wants to do Redesign. Those are additional days, so we’re very thankful for our…