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iLearn Virtual School coming in fall of 2022
0Next fall, Dallas ISD will launch iLearn Virtual School, a standalone virtual school offering anytime, self-paced instruction for students in grades 3 through 9, and ultimately grades K-12. The school will be led by Monica Morris, a 17-year veteran Dallas ISD educator, who began as a math teacher at W.W. Samuell High School before serving as both an assistant principal and associate principal at Woodrow Wilson High School and the Townview Magnet Center. Most recently, she has been a part of the School Leadership team as a Network Coordinator for the Magnet cluster, Transformation and Innovation cluster, and the Single…
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa announces departure, caps a 42-year educational career, includes 13 years leading Dallas ISD
0Michael Hinojosa, superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), announced today he will close out his 13-year tenure as superintendent of the nation’s 16th largest school district, effective December 2022. Hinojosa’s announcement caps off a 42-year career improving public education systems across the nation as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, central office staff member, and superintendent for five different districts in both Texas and Georgia. During his two terms as the Dallas ISD superintendent, the district has seen significant academic improvement and been recognized for its innovative policies and programs. Hinojosa will serve as superintendent through the completion…
COVID-19 update on isolation and quarantine period
0As COVID-19 continues to be a challenge for our students and staff, there are a number of questions around the isolation and quarantine period. Dallas ISD will adhere to the five-day isolation period for anyone who tests positive. If you are considered a close contact of someone who tests positive and are unvaccinated, you must also quarantine for the five-day period. Those who are fully vaccinated and exposed to someone who is COVID positive are not required to quarantine if they are not showing symptoms. However, they must wear a mask at all times while on district property. Fully vaccinated is considered having received two…
COVID-19 Update on masks and CDC guidance
0As you are aware, Dallas County is back at the red risk level as the number of positive COVID-19 cases is on the rise. While the symptoms brought on by the new Omicron strain have proven to be less severe, it is more easily transmitted than previous variants. This is why it is important to continue wearing masks when students and staff are inside schools and on district property. Because Omicron is more contagious, we recommend wearing the highest quality mask available. COVID testing is available at Dallas ISD campuses for students and staff. There are also two additional locations offering free…