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Dallas ISD is embracing multiple strategies to help address unfinished learning caused by the pandemic
0With a focus on supporting the schools and students who need it the most, Dallas ISD leaders updated trustees during the Aug. 12 board briefing on how the district is addressing unfinished learning caused by the pandemic. As expected, STAAR data shows the pandemic negatively impacted student learning both across the state and in Dallas ISD. Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova said the district is embracing multiple strategies to help catch students up. Tutoring More than 55,000 Dallas ISD students could receive 30 hours of tutoring this school year. House Bill 4545, which the Texas legislature passed this year, requires schools…
Class VP, Drum Major and track athlete: School involvement reignites hope for a recent grad who struggled with homelessness as a freshman
0Matthew Jackson put school spirit and academic achievement aside during his early high school years, as he dealt with the daily struggle of finding a roof over his head during his first year of high school. With the support of North Dallas High School (NDHS) staff, Jackson learned how to cope with his emotional scars, reignited his motivation in learning and found joy in school involvement, later becoming the class vice president, the marching band drum-major, a track medalist and a scholarship recipient. “Love is the great core of change,” he said. “The things that you feel right now will…
Dallas ISD offering a one-time incentive of $500 to employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
0With the safety and well-being of staff and students in mind, Dallas ISD is offering a one-time incentive of $500 to district employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To get the incentive, employees should fill out the vaccination incentive form and submit proof of vaccination (COVID vaccination card, IMM Track print out or written confirmation from the employee’s medical provider) by Nov. 15. The announcement of the incentive comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Dallas County Health officials have raised the COVID-19 alert to level red and reported that hospitalizations are rising at the fastest…
Judge Clay Jenkins issues executive order requiring masks in Dallas County schools and business
0Citing the increase in local COVID-19 cases and only two available pediatric ICU beds in North Texas, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins today on Wednesday issued an executive order requiring masks in schools, businesses and county buildings. Under the order that goes into effect Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 11:59 p.m., all teachers, students, staff and visitors at childcare centers and schools in Dallas County–which includes Dallas ISD–must wear masks. The executive order follows Dallas ISD’s Aug. 10 announcement that the district is temporarily requiring all staff, students and visitors to wear masks when on district property. In addition to masks,…