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Score! Competitive electronic gaming is coming to 64 Dallas ISD schools
0It’s game on for Dallas ISD students. Dallas ISD is bringing esports, which is competitive electronic gaming, to more than 60 schools this year as it looks to meet its goal of getting all students involved in an extracurricular activity. (See the participating schools) Originally planned for 20 schools, the overwhelming interest in esports inspired the Student Activities Department to consider bringing the program to 64 campuses. At the recent Dallas ISD Board Briefing, trustees expressed enthusiasm about the program, that will serve middle and high schools through season passes, equipment, tournaments and incentives. “This will get hundreds of our…
The 2020–2021 Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) opens Oct. 1
0The application to request student aid from the federal government opens Tuesday, Oct. 1. All graduating seniors who are American citizens are eligible to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA). Every year, the federal government allocates more than $120 million in grants and loans for more than 13 million college students. Students who plan to attend a college or university during the 2020-2021 academic year can request funds to pay for higher-ed costs. “Many students worry that tuition and the other costs of continuing their education will be out of reach. But don’t let the potential…
Trustees approve five-year contract extension for Superintendent Michael Hinojosa
0The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Thursday night approved a five-year contract extension for Superintendent Michael Hinojosa. His contract will go through 2024. Hinojosa is a Sunset High School graduate who started his education career in 1979 at Stockard Middle School. He led Dallas ISD as superintendent from 2005–2011, and has served as the district’s leader since returning in 2015. Under Hinojosa’s leadership, Dallas ISD has dramatically reduced its number of low-performing schools and increased the school choice options for students. Dallas ISD this year earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency with a score of 86.
Cheers, tears and hugs: Three Dallas ISD schools earn National Blue Ribbon School award
0Three Dallas ISD schools have earned the 2019 National Blue Ribbon School award, one of the highest honors for a campus. Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet School, Walnut Hill Elementary School and Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School are Blue Ribbon Schools. The U.S. Department of Education awards the Blue Ribbon recognition to schools where students perform at very high levels or where exemplary progress is being made toward closing achievement gaps. Lowe Elementary Principal Sandra Barrios held back tears as Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced in a video the school earned Blue Ribbon honors. Lowe Elementary School was an Improvement…