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Amazing Shake brings current events, practical skills to students (video)
0“Do leaders have moral obligations?” This was the conversation starter for one of the more than 100 Dallas ISD students who competed in the second round of the Amazing Shake Competition on Feb. 2. The competition focuses on life skills such as a firm handshake, eye-contact, and back-and-forth communication. Volunteers from Dallas ISD and local leaders and businesses participated as judges. The above video has more information on the great event.
Dallas ISD celebrates Black History Month
0Is your campus hosting special speakers, organizing oratorical competitions, or planning other special activities in observance of Black History Month 2018? In keeping with Dallas ISD tradition, schools are invited to submit their activities to Communications to share with the community. The Association for the Study of African-American Life and History has established this year’s theme asAfrican-Americans in Times of War. You can learn more about the theme and the organization at https://asalh.org/african-americans-in-times-of-war/. If your celebration includes the recognition of an honored military veteran or activities focused on the heroism of African-American military heroes or heroines, be sure to share that news. Please submit a list of your…
Botello Elementary celebrates World Read Aloud Day with special guests
0Former NFL football player Langston Moore joked with students at Felix G. Botello Elementary School that the league’s initials stand for “Not For Long.” Moore played for 10 years in the NFL, for the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions. The point he aimed to make was that athletes must have a career plan for after their relatively short professional sports careers end. He said one way to do that is to read as many books as possible, which boosts speaking and writing skills – tools that can lead to many ways to succeed. “The more books you read,…
All seniors at 23 high schools eligible for full scholarship to Dallas community colleges
0Thanks to an unprecedented financial commitment from the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) Foundation, all seniors – regardless of GPA or family income – at 23 Dallas ISD high schools have the opportunity to earn a full-tuition scholarship, a Success Coach mentor, and access to additional transfer scholarships to attend partner four-year universities including SMU and UNT-Dallas. Interested seniors must sign a “Promise Pledge” no later than Jan. 31 to qualify. Go here to learn more and sign the pledge. Here and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Dallas County Promise. What does the Dallas County Promise scholarship…