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Dallas ISD Class of 2019 looks ahead to bright future
0Dallas ISD graduation ceremonies kick off May 23, and about 8,700 seniors will earn their diplomas and head into the next chapter of their lives. See the Dallas ISD Class of 2019 graduation ceremony schedule The Dallas ISD Class of 2019 has earned millions of dollars in college scholarships. From studying abroad in South Korea to attending some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, these graduating seniors have an especially bright future ahead. Catch up on some Dallas ISD Class of 2019 news: Seven Dallas ISD seniors earn prestigious Gates Scholarships Dallas ISD awards $155,000 in Superintendent’s Scholarships to 62…
2019 retirees include many with 30-plus years of service
0More than 300 employees assigned to campuses and departments across Dallas ISD are bidding friends and colleagues farewell this spring as they prepare to enter the next chapter in their lives. The 2019 group of retirees are leaving behind them more than 6,600 years of service to the district. List of High School Retirees List of Middle School Retirees List of Elementary School Retirees List of Central Staff Retirees Among this year’s retirees are a number of longtime, valued employees, including these who have achieved 35 or more years of service: Skyline Special Education Teacher Katherine Woolridge with 41 years…
College Costs Covered: Seven seniors earn prestigious Gates Scholarships
0Seven Dallas ISD students have earned the Gates Scholarship, which is one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships. The Gates Scholarship will cover all college-related costs for the four students at the university or college of their choosing. The Gates Scholarship is highly selective and for Pell-Eligible, minority high school seniors. Only 300 seniors nationwide earn the scholarship The Dallas ISD Gates Scholars are: Victor Nunez: Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School Ana Saucedo: School for the Talented and Gifted Janeth Mendoza: Hillcrest High School Rogelio Mendoz: Skyline High School Ammar Alinur: School of Science and Engineering Timothy Ogunfunmi:…
Wanted: Professionals ready to make a difference in the classroom
0Among the Dallas ISD teaching staff are hundreds of professionals who have brought fresh ideas and years of firsthand experience in their fields into the district’s classrooms via the district’s Alternative Certification program. Alternative Certification is currently looking for more professionals who have what it takes to inspire, motivate and academically challenge our students. The Phase 52 program application is open now until Aug. 31, 2019. Sound like you? Go here to check out the subject areas Alternative Certification is currently recruiting for and to review the qualifications. Apply today to join a dynamic professional teaching staff focused on making a difference…