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Homegrown Educators: More than 100 seniors get letters guaranteeing them teaching jobs in Dallas ISD after they get their bachelor’s degree
0As she held a letter of intent in her right hand, Sunset High School’s Destiny Campos gave her mom a big hug, thanking her for a lifetime of support. The letter of intent is a big deal: Through a partnership with Dallas ISD’s P-TECH program and Human Capital Management department, it guarantees Destiny a teaching job in Dallas ISD after she gets her bachelor’s degree and the necessary training. The average district teaching salary is about $64,000. Destiny was one of more than 100 Dallas ISD P-TECH students in the education pathway who received a letter of intent during a…
Digital Palooza will celebrate the use of technology in early learning
0Dallas ISD’s students and Early Learning department are in their second year of an Apple partnership, and some of their work with digital tools will be showcased this month at the district’s second Digital Palooza. Unlike last year, when it was virtual due to the pandemic, this year’s event will be in person at Conrad High School on April 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and all district employees, parents, and students are welcome. “We’re two years into COVID, and we’re in a space to really shift the emphasis for the district on what technology means for students and how…
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…