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Dallas ISD will start distance learning Sept. 8 with a focus on students’ social and emotional wellbeing
0Mental health conditions impact one in six children, and that number may increase during a community crisis such as the current Covid-19 pandemic. With that in mind, Dallas ISD is ramping up efforts to provide mental health services and focus on social and emotional learning when the school year virtually starts on Sept. 8. The Dallas ISD Mental Health Services team of licensed mental health clinicians include psychologists, therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists. They work with students with challenges such as anxiety, depression and behavior concerns. The department is hiring 53 additional licensed mental health clinicians to increase services to…
Superintendent announces district classes will open Sept. 8 with 100 percent distance learning
0Superintendent Michael Hinojosa decided today, after consulting with his senior leadership team and the Dallas County Health and Human Services staff, that the district will open with 100% distance learning when school starts Sept. 8. Distance learning will continue through at least Oct. 6. The decision reflects the guidance provided by Dallas County Health and Human Services. In addition, all extracurricular activities will remain in a distance setting as well, including strength and conditioning, band and drill team, all UIL and visual and performing arts activities. More details coming soon, and you can watch Hinojosa’s live announcement here.
Dallas ISD kicks off three-week effort to provide every elementary student with an iPad or Chromebook
0Dallas ISD gave out about 4,000 iPads and Chromebooks to elementary students at 16 schools on Aug. 17, kicking off a three-week effort to provide every elementary school student with a device prior to the start of school on Sept. 8. Parents each receive a backpack of supplies for each student. Inside that backpack is the assigned computing device, charger, earbuds, a mobile Internet hotspot if the student doesn’t have access to the Internet at home, and basic instructions in both English and Spanish for logging in and how to get technical support. Parents with a student enrolled at the…
Trustees call for $3.7 billion bond election in November
0On an 8-0 vote, at a special called meeting Aug. 13, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved asking voters to support a $3.7 billion bond election in November. The proposed package includes 5 ballot propositions aimed at: Funding technology improvements to enhance internet connectivity for students and teachers. Renovating aging facilities and building 14 new and replacement campuses. Investing in safety and security, including replacing metal detectors with more modern weapon detection systems. Upgrading pool facilities and replacing grass with athletic turf at all high school practice fields. Addressing racial equity by creating family resource centers in four historically…