Browsing: Headlines
Dallas ISD announces new leadership appointments
0The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) announced the appointment of several executives to district leadership positions. Former Dallas ISD educator Ivonne Durant has been named the district’s new chief academic officer. Durant previously served in Dallas ISD as a principal, executive director, area superintendent and chief academic officer. Most recently, she served as deputy of Academics and School Leadership in El Paso ISD where she provided guidance in the development of structure and procedures for academic and school leadership departments. Durant, who is highly experienced in school leadership and management, bilingual education and early childhood education, will join the…
Ceremony celebrates 36 students from Samuell ECHS graduating with an associate degree
0A pinning celebration recognized the 36 students in the Samuell Early College High School (ECHS) program who are graduating high school with an associate degree. At the emotional event, the 36 students thanked the people who helped them succeed in the rigorous program. This is the second Samuell ECHS class to graduate with their associate degree: 24 students in the Class of 2016 graduated with their associate degree. Dallas ISD and the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) are set to operate 23 Early College High Schools (ECHS) in the 2017–2018 school year. This will make Dallas ISD and the…
Dallas ISD students run away with 28 medals at State Track and Field Championships
0Dallas ISD competed in the 2017 UIL State Track and Field Championships and ran away with 28 medals. The Carter High School Girls Track and Field team is the 2017 4A State Champions, and the school’s Boys Track and Field team is the 2017 4A State Runner-Up. The district overall had 34 student-athletes compete in 20 events. Sha’Carri Richardson of Carter High School set the record last year for the 100-meter dash, and then broke that record this year. Here’s the overall list of medals: Gold Medalists (15) Sha’Carri Richardson, Carter High School – *100-meter dash (*11.28 – Conf. 4A State Record) and 200-meter-dash Danny Gray…
Students headed to West Point’s Middle School STEM workshop (video)
0Four Dallas ISD students will attend the prestigious West Point Middle School STEM workshop in New York City later this month. The Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM is hosting the workshop that is open to sixth- and seventh-graders who have demonstrated strong academic performance and an interest in pursuing college. The four Dallas ISD students were chosen out of hundreds of applicants. Three of the students attend Robert T. Hill Middle School, and the fourth student attends the W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy. “I really want to further my understanding about STEM and learn more about different career…