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District schools receive banners touting their TEA distinctions
0Earlier this month, Dallas ISD schools that earned all possible academic distinctions from the Texas Education Agency were given banners to hang in their schools. Distinction designations are awarded to campuses based on achievement in performance indicators relative to a group of 40 campuses of similar type, size, and student demographics. Depending on campus grade levels and type, the number of potential distinction designations can vary. Up to seven distinction designations can be earned for • Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading; • Academic Achievement in Mathematics; • Academic Achievement in Science; • Academic Achievement in Social Studies; • Top…
Atwell Law Academy students fly high at Engineering Day (video)
0William Hawley Atwell Law Academy students were flying high at an Engineering Day presented by Lockheed Martin. As part of the Engineering Day, students sat in an F-35 cockpit simulator, played a STEM game similar to Jeopardy, dug through old technology artifacts, and much more. “We are here to promote STEM and get kids excited about engineering and technology and what we do here at Lockheed Martin,” said Demetria Hall of Lockheed Martin. “There is a shortage of engineers today, so we are investing here in Dallas ISD.” Watch the above video to learn more.
Dallas ISD invites community to Education Summits
0The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) is launching a strategic planning process to create a strategic and innovative vision for Dallas ISD learning, technology, and facilities design. To launch this process, the district is hosting four education summits and encourages all stakeholders to attend one of the summits. Parents, students, district staff, business leaders and community members will have an opportunity to share their innovative vision of the future. Dates, times and locations are listed below*. 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 W.T. White High School 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 South Oak Cliff High School 6 to 8…
Celebrate campus leaders during National Principals Month in October
0Along with teachers, school principals play a vital role in laying the foundation for student success. With that in mind, October is National Principals Month, and it’s a chance to thank these campus leaders who work so hard to make their schools successful. Dallas ISD is encouraging community members, staff and students to share the below image and post it on social media. Include the name of the principal you are thankful for, and use the hashtags #DallasISD and #ThankAPrincipal.