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Summer Breeze camp is a hit with students
0Walk into the Summer Breeze camp at Bayles Elementary School, and Jason can’t wait to show you his Super Boat that floats in air. Touch a button, and a big hook with a worm drops down into water. Granted, the boat is made of popsicle sticks and string, and the dropping hook is a work in progress. But Jason and the other kids in the Summer Breeze camp are clearly having a blast at the two-week camp that aims to meet the needs of the whole child. Students like Jason have been enjoying a full day of activities, ranging from…
STAAR data shows pandemic impacted student learning
0As expected, the recently released STAAR data shows the pandemic negatively impacted student learning, both across the state and in Dallas ISD. Meanwhile, Dallas ISD leaders say a comprehensive approach to address the learning loss caused by the pandemic will help set up students for future success. After several years of increases in student performance in Dallas ISD, the STAAR results show a decline in math and reading scores for elementary and middle school students. “Obviously, it’s a big disappointment to see that several years of academic gains have been interrupted by the pandemic,” Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova told NBC…
Graduating senior excelled academically, athletically and at motherhood
0Kaiyah Jones spent her senior year excelling academically, at work, at track and at motherhood. Despite working past midnight on a regular basis, the recent W.T. White graduate finished her school year with strong grades and as an acclaimed track-star who earned an athletic scholarship. “One of my biggest track accomplishments was running a lap (400 meters) in under a minute,” she said. “I was able to finish school, work, go to practice early in the mornings, and still make good grades and do everything right. I had a baby last year and still participated in Cross Country, came to…
Approved 2021-2022 budget includes $50.5 million in salary increases and funding for discipline reform
0The Board of Trustees has approved $50.5 million in salary increases for eligible employees for the 2021-2022 school year. The board also approved an increase in the minimum district hourly wage from $12.12 to $13.50 per hour, resulting in significant increases for CDL drivers, bus monitors, custodians, food service workers and many other positions. Employees in the positions that would be affected by the minimum hourly wage hike would receive an average increase of 10 percent, with some employees receiving slightly less or more depending on individual specifics. The increase to $13.50/hour impacts employees primarily in the Maintenance and Operations,…