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Superintendent Hinojosa testifies before Congressional committee on importance of increasing access to high-speed internet for families
0While addressing the House Committee on Education and Labor today, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa urged federal lawmakers to pass legislation that provides funding to increase access to high-speed internet service for families. Several bills up for consideration in Congress would help increase access to high-speed internet access, which Hinojosa said is necessary not only for students to learn at home, but also for families to access telemedicine and apply for jobs. Hinojosa’s testimony to the committee follows the March launch of “Operation Connectivity,” a collaborative effort led by Hinojosa with local, state and national civic and business leaders to expand high-speed internet…
Dallas ISD launches reentry and safety plan for fall
0The Dallas Independent School District is looking forward to the 2020-21 school year, and we are committed to doing everything possible to safely reopen our campuses. In these uncertain times, the district recognizes the need to revisit how we conduct business in and out of school. For this reason, Dallas ISDdeveloped the Dallas ISD Education Evolution website as a pathway to rapidly respond to circumstances and conditions. This webpage lays out the district’s plans to reopen and operate schools to ensure the safety of students and campus staff. It will also list plans for campus reentry as well as the…
Reilly Elementary teacher honored with statewide recognition
0Maria-Elena Pacheco, a kindergarten teacher at Martha Turner Reilly Elementary earned the Elementary Teacher of the Year award by the Texas PTA. Texas PTA is one the largest child advocacy organizations in the state. The organization grants the 2020 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award to five outstanding educators statewide. For Pacheco, it was an honor to get nominated. She has worked at Reilly Elementary for the last 13 years and with Dallas ISD since 1995. Pacheco has taught kinder, 1st and second grades and currently teaches a two-way dual language. One of her favorite parts about teaching is seeing…
Become a teacher with Dallas ISD’s Alternative Certification Program
0In partnership with Dallas ISD’s Professional and Digital Learning Department, the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program enhances the alternative teaching route by providing a standards-driven training program where future educators can engage with others, explore and practice new and innovative approaches to teaching, and develop a deeper understanding of their impact on student achievement in the Dallas Independent School District. Each Dallas ISD employee has a network of friends, family and acquaintances. When employees are able to connect someone from their network to Dallas ISD’s Alternative Certification Teaching Program, opportunities become available to bring more talented and passionate people into…