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Report: Dallas ISD is home to two of the best 20 high schools in the country
0Dallas ISD is home to two of the best 20 high schools in the nation–and the three top ranked schools in Texas–according to a new ranking from US News and World Report. The School for Talented and Gifted (TAG) ranked as the 13th best school in the nation and Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School ranked as the 15th best school in the nation. For Texas, TAG ranked as the top school, Rangel ranked as the second-best school, and Dallas ISD’s School of Science and Engineering ranked as the third best school. The U.S. News rankings include data on…
Pre-K Partnership Schools Virtual Showcase will share information on a high-quality Pre-K option for families
0Parents of young children are invited to attend a series of webinars to meet Dallas ISD partners that offer high-quality Pre-K options to families. The Pre-K Partnership Schools Virtual Showcase is happening May 4, May 6, and May 11, and families can register here. The Dallas ISD Early Learning Department partners with childcare centers within the Dallas area to offer more options for families at Pre-K partner sites. A Pre-K partner site is a quality care facility that has partnered with Dallas ISD to provide high quality education to the youngest scholars. Each participating classroom has a Dallas ISD certified…
The Holdsworth Center, an educational leadership institute, selects Cedar Hill, Dallas and Garland ISDs for five-year partnership
0Three North Texas school districts in Texas have been chosen to partner with The Holdsworth Center, a nonprofit organization founded by H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt. Cedar Hill, Dallas and Garland ISDs have been selected for a five-year, $18 million strategic partnership that helps districts grow their own bench of strong, skilled leaders who create conditions in which teachers thrive and all students get what they need to succeed. The selection marks the latest expansion of The Holdsworth Partnership that is now serving 19 school districts in Texas. By 2028, the partnership is expected to reach more than 4,500 educators, including…
Applause, please! for our 2021 Teacher of the Year Finalists
0Champions for children, each in their unique fashion, these nine educators demonstrate the characteristics of knowledge, caring, devotion and professionalism that define the word “teacher.” One from each category will be named Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year in a televised announcement on May 3. Tune in to WFAA Good Morning Texas from 9–10 a.m. on May 3 to cheer for the winners, each of whom will be presented with a cash award by the district’s Teacher of the Year award sponsor, Central Market. Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova on May 3 will also highlight the finalists and Teacher of the…