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Supporting All: District leaders outline steps to address racial equity across Dallas ISD
0From providing additional resources and support to identified campuses and offering culturally relevant classes and activities–to collaborating with the community and reducing out-of-school suspensions–district leaders briefed trustees on the many steps Dallas ISD is taking to address racial equity across the district. “We want to acknowledge the progress that has been made in regards to racial equity, while also recognizing the gaps that remain,” Chief of Staff Pam Lear told trustees. “This work is critical and it will take time and commitment. “ Trustees approved a racial equity policy last summer to strengthen the district’s socio-economic and educational parity for…
On-time bus arrival rate climbed from 65 percent to 95 percent, more improvements on the way
0The on-time bus arrival rate increased to 95 percent by the end of the school year, according to a report shared with Dallas ISD trustees on June 13. Dallas ISD started running its own transportation system for the first time this past school year after Dallas County residents voted to dissolve Dallas County Schools (DCS), the taxpayer-funded agency that Dallas ISD contracted with to bus students. The average on-time arrival rate under DCS in 2017–2018 was 65 percent. While Dallas ISD saw notable transportation improvements this past school year, Dallas ISD Chief of Operations Scott Layne said the district must…
Act fast: Several outstanding magnet schools accepting additional applications
0Three outstanding magnet schools have several seats available for August. Trinity Heights School for the Talented and Gifted and Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted will cater to students who need a challenging academic environment to reach their full potential. Trinity Heights is accepting applications for incoming first- through sixth-graders. Twain is accepting applications for students entering grades one through five. (Learn more and download a paper application here. Return the application to the campus or to an enrollment center. ) The schools will offer two-way dual language programs and include instruction in language arts, mathematics, humanities, the sciences,…
Karla Garcia elected to serve on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees
0Karla Garcia won a runoff election on Saturday to serve District 4 on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees. Garcia is a native of Southeast Dallas and a Dallas ISD graduate. Garcia will join two other new faces to the board–Ben Mackey and Maxie Johnson–who were elected in May. District 4 serves Southeast Dallas, Seagoville and Balch Springs. What does a trustee do? The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees establishes the policies by which schools operate. In carrying out the task of setting policy, the board identifies needs and establishes priorities for the school system, allocates financial and human resources…