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Court’s ruling keeps Dreamers’ hope alive: Statement from Michael Hinojosa
0Every American with a dream can breathe a little easier today after the Supreme Court’s ruling that lets stand for now the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The ruling is a vindication of the country’s time-honored promise that success is within reach of anyone willing to work hard, save, obey the law and become a productive member of society. As the immigrant son of Mexican immigrants, I count myself and my family among those who have realized this promise. I stand with those who applaud the court for making a decision that affirms the country’s…
Trustees’ Black Lives Matter resolution spawns ‘voices’ website in support of ongoing racial equity efforts
0In Dallas ISD, we believe every voice matters. Our district is one of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and stories, and our perspectives help define us. When George Floyd uttered, “I can’t breathe,” it was a reminder to let the voice of humanity ring loud and lead to positive change. In Dallas ISD a step toward that change is the creation of a webpage dedicated to the voices that proudly humanize the transcending movement. During a special called board meeting earlier this month, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on the commitment of Dallas ISD to black students and…
Administrators discuss possible reopening protocols for 2020–2021 school year
0During the June 11 board briefing, Dallas ISD administrators discussed the campus-reentry safety protocols and the potential education models for the start of the 2020–2021 school year. Dallas ISD has developed a handbook of safety protocols that will be implemented at every campus during the upcoming school year. Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership Leslie Stephens shared the first draft of this cross-departmental effort. “We imagined ourselves in the life of a teacher and then in the life of a student,” Stephens said. “We took into consideration all the county guidelines, the CDC recommendations, and what we’ve seen in other countries…
Racial Equity Office highlights six accomplishments from the 2019–2020 school year
0In an update to the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday, Racial Equity Office Deputy Chief Leslie Williams and his staff identified several areas where REO efforts positively impacted Dallas ISD’s culture during the 2019-2020 school year. Success of ethnic-studies courses More Dallas ISD high school students participated in African-American Studies and Mexican-American Studies courses, as compared to the previous year. African-American Studies enrollment increased from 350 to 1,170 from the fall of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Mexican-American Studies courses also saw a noticeable spike during the same time period, from 537 to 2,059 students, according to…