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Principal of the Year: Finalists are revealed
0Seven principals have been chosen as finalists to be named Dallas ISD Principal of the Year in each of three categories. The three winners will be chosen in the coming days. Elementary School Finalists Sandra Barrios-Rojas, Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School Under Barrios-Rojas’ leadership, Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School has earned an “A” campus from the Texas Education Agency. Located in the center of refugee and immigrant community, this Title I school has a diverse student population. Lowe students come from 50 countries worldwide. The students and teachers collectively speak over 25 languages. As a first-generation Mexican American born to…
Dallas ISD mask protocol update following Gov. Abbott May 18 announcement
0Gov. Greg Abbott on May 18 announced that public schools and district facilities cannot require masks starting June 5. Until that time, Dallas ISD will continue requiring masks be worn at schools and district facilities. After June 5, everyone is highly encouraged to continue wearing masks inside schools, on buses, and all district facilities, as an added measure of safety for all. Dallas ISD remains committed to continue following social distancing and sanitation protocols and will make every effort to offer services like student and staff vaccinations, as resources become available. We will continue studying best practices in the coming…
Governor recognizes Conrad student for collaboration with H-TECH partner to make video game recreating the wheelchair experience
0When Collin Porter and Sergio Reyna began their internship at Magnin & Associates last fall, they never imagined their work would help people across the country who are learning how to adapt to electric wheelchairs. They also certainly never expected to get a recognition from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Both seniors attend Dr. Emmett J. Conrad High School and are studying video game design through the Conrad Global H-TECH, a program where students can choose a career pathway, take college courses and earn up to 60 credit hours–or an associate degree–upon high school graduation. In partnership with Dallas College, Dallas…
Dallas ISD planning to scale up after school programming and tutoring over next three years
0With data showing the pandemic has impacted student learning, Dallas ISD is planning to significantly scale up after school programming and tutoring over the next three years. District leaders briefed trustees during the May 13 meeting on this part of the comprehensive strategy Dallas ISD is adopting to mitigate learning loss. Using an equity lens, Dallas ISD identified 61 schools to offer redesigned after school programing every school day from 3–6 p.m. Each campus will have an after school site coordinator, who will receive an additional $5,000 stipend, and the ability to customize their after school programming based on student…