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Dallas ISD to stand united with “Dreamers”
0In an effort to ease the uncertainty that many families throughout the county, including those in Dallas ISD, face due to the recent changes to the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), Dallas ISD launched dallasisd.org/daca, a web page with resources, and information for those who are impacted. “I’ve had a lot of questions from the community about what will happen to them if DACA goes away,” said Superintendent Michael Hinojosa during a presentation of the resources page to the Board of Trustees. I tell them “do not panic!” Hinojosa stated that if the federal government does not approve a…
Application window opens for newest TAG academy
0Applications are being accepted through Feb. 28 for Sudie Williams Talented and Gifted Academy, the newest talented and gifted academy in the city of Dallas! Students currently in grades 3–5 are encouraged to apply here. The Sudie Williams Talented and Gifted Academy, 4518 Pomona Road, will open in August 2018 and start by serving students in grades 4–6. The campus will then add one grade every year until it serves grades 4–8 in 2021. The campus is hosting information sessions on Feb. 20 and 22 from 6–8 p.m. The Sudie Williams Talented and Gifted Academy is designed to replicate the success…
Counseling teams at seven schools receive Lone Star State Awards
0The Lone Star State School Counseling Association recognized the counseling teams at seven Dallas ISD schools for excellence in advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change. The Lone Star State Award recognizes effective and outstanding school counseling programs in the state of Texas. These Dallas ISD counseling teams earned the Lone Star State Award: THE BRONZE AWARD – Silver Bound Eduardo Mata Elementary School Counselor – Sheila Gunter Principal- Tomika Middleton-Williams Elisha M. Pease Elementary School Counselors- Kimberly Mitchell & Jennifer Brent Principal- Jean McGill, Interim Maria Moreno Elementary School Counselor- Kailee Mitchell Principal- Tammie Brooks Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center…
Apply today for the city’s first Two-Way Dual Language Talented and Gifted Academy
0Pleasant Grove is getting a first-of-its-kind school in Dallas: a Two-Way Dual Language Talented and Gifted Academy. Students currently in grades 3–5 are encouraged to apply here for this innovative school by Feb. 28! The school located at 9610 Bruton Road will open in August 2018 and start by serving students in grades 4–6. Classes will feature native English and native Spanish speakers learning each others’ languages through a Gifted and Talented curriculum. The campus, which will receive a large-scale renovation before it opens in August, will then add one grade every year until it serves grades 4–8 in 2021.…