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Dallas ISD celebrates National Volunteer Recognition Month
0In normal times, Dallas ISD schools would be observing National Volunteer Recognition Month with receptions, luncheons and special events to salute campus volunteers and partners. Instead, classes are on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On behalf of schools, Dallas ISD wants to express appreciation to everyone whose donations and service help make Dallas ISD a great place for students to learn and grow. Whether you helped in a classroom, chaperoned a field trip, served as a tutor, or donated to help schools recover from the tornado damage, please accept our thanks. In this current crisis, supporters are continuing to…
Jack Lowe coach becomes ‘Education Driver’ and personally delivers laptops to student homes
0As schools navigate uncharted territory during the coronavirus pandemic, the commitment to educate all students and serve families remains high. Such is the case for staff at Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School, a campus with approximately 580 students, a good number of them new to the country. School staff across the district, including Jack Lowe’s team, found themselves needing to quickly implement plans that would allow them to equip students and families with the resources for at-home learning. Robley Cash, coach at Jack Lowe, knew that some families would not have the means to drive to the school and pick…
Twenty-three Dallas ISD academies earn prestigious NAF achievement designation
0At a time of great uncertainty and rapid changes in education, Dallas ISD is thrilled to share some good news and shine a spotlight on our NAF 2020 Distinguished Academies, which are doing an outstanding job of supporting student success. Dallas ISD has grown from 14 Distinguished Academies to 23; this is the largest growth of Distinguished Academies over one year in the NAF network. “We are excited to have these additional Distinguished NAF Academies identified in Dallas ISD,” said Richard Grimsley, director of career education and workforce partnerships. “Our CTE teachers and programs have worked diligently to improve academy and…
Register online today for Dallas ISD pre-K
0Pre-K registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. Families can process their registration online at www.prekdallas.org. “The online registration system will be easy for families to navigate from any type of electronic device,” said Yesenia Ramirez Cardoza, Director of Early Learning. “Once they visit the page www.prekdallas.org, parents will need to click on the ‘registration’ icon and complete the process through the InfoSnap system. The system and steps are available in English and Spanish.” “We encourage families to take this time to enroll their child in pre-K. Our pre-K classes offer a safe environment that includes daily, structured…