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Superintendent: Dallas ISD mourns with Broward County community, reviews security procedures here
0Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa has issued a statement about the Feb. 14 shootings at a high school in Florida. “Amidst heavy hearts today, Dallas ISD joins in mourning with the Broward County community in the wake of Wednesday’s tragic attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The senseless loss of so many lives is a national tragedy that is especially difficult for everyone connected to schools. “Student safety is Dallas ISD’s top priority. Campuses are trained and equipped to support students by teaching and modeling social and emotional skills. Teachers, students and staff are always encouraged…
Partnership with airline takes flight at Adamson Collegiate Academy
0Brandon Villegas, a freshman in the Adamson High School Collegiate Academy, will openly admit that he at first didn’t want to be a part of the collegiate academy. Sure, being able to earn up to 60 hours of college credit and learn from industry partners while still in high school seemed like a good opportunity. But it also seemed hard! However, Villegas is now fully on board with the collegiate academy. Specifically, he is thrilled to learn first-hand from the collegiate academy’s industry partner—American Airlines—which will house more than 10 full-time employees at the campus. Adamson hosted an introductory event…
Dallas ISD initiative aims to engage, encourage, empower students
0The African American Success Initiative (AASI) has a student advocacy component that focuses attention on students who have the potential to perform well and make academic and social strides given the right support and nurturing. The program provides a student advocate coordinator who creates and monitors educational plans, improves educational services, empowers and supports students, and builds a supportive network in the school. AASI has identified these best strategies and targeted initiatives to increase achievement at 25 campuses this school year: A literacy initiative that includes a structured literacy program, reading intervention and targeted professional development; A mentoring program that…
Three magnet schools are expanding, still accepting applications
0Great news! Three outstanding Dallas ISD magnet schools are expanding and still accepting applications from students currently in grades 3–5. J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard, Sidney Lanier Expressive Arts Vanguard, and Mark Twain Leadership Vanguard are accepting applications through Feb. 28. Students are encouraged to apply here. The three magnet schools are housed within neighborhood schools. The magnet schools, which traditionally have served students in grades 4–5, will add one grade every year until it serves grades 4–8 in 2021.