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Hinojosa shares long-range master plan with eye on district’s future
0Superintendent Michael Hinojosa recently shared a message with students, staff and families on how Dallas ISD’s first-ever Long-Range Master Plan could impact the future of Dallas. The conversation has just begun and the district continues to look at various concepts provided to the Board of Trustees for discussion during a September workshop, which was open to the public. Watch the video to learn more.
Principal For A Day brings business and community leaders into Dallas ISD schools
0Principal for a Day brought business and community leaders from the private sector into Dallas ISD schools on Tuesday, Oct. 9. More than 200 volunteers accepted the opportunity to shadow Dallas ISD principals to gain an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the school district. Capital One Bank and the Dallas Regional Chamber again partnered with Dallas ISD for the annual event, which looks to form ongoing partnerships between individuals and businesses with Dallas ISD schools. Here are some thoughts from a few Principal for a Day participants: Tiffany Cason, Capital One, PFAD at Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School “This is…
Junior League of Dallas grants support innovative teaching
0The Junior League of Dallas recently awarded 50 Dallas ISD educators with grants of up to $2,000 to support innovative teaching. The Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) classroom projects range from an “escape room experience” and aquarium kits to 3D printing pens and ukuleles. Go here to see a full list of the awarded grants to Dallas ISD teachers. This year’s grants are made possible through donations from Texas Instruments, Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation, and the Hillcrest Foundation through Bank of America. Since being established in 1992, the Junior League of Dallas GFIT program has awarded about $1.8 million to…
District celebrates Campus Teachers of the Year with special event
0Dallas ISD celebrated its Campus Teachers of the Year at a special event on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Each Campus Teacher of the Year rises to the top based on a variety of factors. The campus winners are now invited to apply to be a Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2018/01/18/dallas-isd-names-its-three-teachers-of-the-year/ See the Campus Teachers of the Year here.