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South Dallas middle school overcame years of instability through ACE initiative
0From the curb to the classroom, the Dr. Billy Earl Dade Middle School reminds every passerby and guest, and every student, parent and educator that Dade is Home. Friendly greetings from the front office and enthusiastic voices of educators and students echo in Dade’s luminous hallways. The white overhead lights that reflect on the waxed floors contrast with the black and bright-orange decorations displayed in every hallway that cause the 600 Dade Vikings and 41 staffers to beam with pride. Only seven years ago, this South Dallas campus was home to abysmal staff turnover and deep behavioral issues, and was…
Dallas ISD Transportation employees being hailed as heroes during flood
0During Monday’s unexpected flooding, Dallas ISD school bus driver Simone Edmond and bus monitor Tekendria Valentine had to think quickly to rescue two siblings from rushing water. After they finished their usual route, dispatch called on the duo to assist with picking up another group of children who needed transportation. When they arrived, they found that the students had gone back home, so Edmond headed back to the bus lot. But because of flooded roads, she decided to take an alternate route. On the drive back, Valentine noticed a child with a floatation device and initially suspected that they were…
Oak Cliff school renamed after longtime Dallas ISD educator
0Last Saturday, Dallas ISD hosted a ceremony to change the name of the school formerly known as Sarah Zumwalt Middle School to Dr. Frederick D. Todd, Sr. Middle School. Dr. Todd was a longtime educator who served in different positions across his 46 years of career – including a period as principal of the school that now bears his name. Dr. Todd’s sons and family members joined Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde and Principal Bobby Nevels at the renaming ceremony to honor his legacy.
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School unveils state-of-the-art facility
0Guests including Trustee Maxie Johnson, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, former Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, alumni, families and students helped Dallas ISD celebrate the newly renovated Franklin D. Roosevelt High School Saturday, Aug. 13. The dedication ceremony took place inside of the state-of-the-art Melvin Traylor Auditorium. Thanks to voters who passed the 2015 Bond, the campus underwent a $64 million dollar renovation and reconstruction. See highlights of the event in the photo slideshow and video.