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Dallas ISD names its three teachers of the year
0Dallas ISD named its three Teachers of the Year at a special reception on Jan. 17. The 2017-2018 Teachers of the Year are: Josue Tamarez Torres, fifth-grade math, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School Beth Poquette Drews, mariachi, orchestra, guitar for grades 6-8, L.V. Stockard Middle School Nedra Johnson, science for grades 6-8, Alex W. Spence Middle School The three teachers, who will each receive $5,000 from Central Market, were among the 10 finalists for 2017-2018 Teachers of the Year. The other finalists, who were also recognized at the reception sponsored by Central Market, are: Elementary Finalists Tamesha Connaughton, physical education,…
The largest STEM Expo in Texas is Saturday, Jan. 20! (video)
0Registration is now open for the largest STEM Expo in Texas! The STEM Expo, which will feature a variety of fun, hands-on activities, is set for Saturday, Jan. 20 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St., from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Scheduled sessions include: 3D Printing, Build Your Own Flashlight, Concrete Bowling, Green Screen Tech, and Robots on the Move. To register or find more information, visit www.dallasisd.org/stem. The event is free and open to all Dallas area students and families. Don’t miss this opportunity to build, design, create and explore!
Is your child applying to one of Dallas ISD’s specialty schools? Let us help
0We know the application process for Dallas ISD’s specialty schools can get confusing. So we’re holding four specialty school application workshops to help make the process a little less stressful. Mark your calendar to attend one of the four scheduled workshops – Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Conrad and Thomas Jefferson High Schools, and Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at W.W. Samuell and W.H. Adamson High Schools. Please note: child care will not be provided. Dallas ISD’s specialty schools include: All-Boys Schools All-Girls Schools Collegiate Academies Humanities, Communication, and Leadership Schools International Baccalaureate…
This Week in Dallas ISD: Jan. 12 edition
0After two weeks of rest and relaxation, students and staff returned back to school for another great week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. School Board Recognition Month January is School Board Recognition month, a time to thank local leaders for their dedication to serve as advocates for children and public schools (learn more). Golden Bears on the move South Oak Cliff High School students started reporting to the Village Fair School while their usual campus undergoes comprehensive renovations (learn more). Renovations at Lakewood Elementary Lakewood Elementary School celebrated its new renovations at a ribbon cutting ceremony on…