Written by Communications Services junior associate, Chandler Flowers Student debate competitions happen all around the world, and Dallas ISD is no exception. By partnering with Dallas Urban Debate Alliance, the district is able to create and train students to compete in competitions on the state and national levels. “Dallas ISD has 66 campuses that participate in debate from grades six through 12, serving 1,260 students,” said Michelle Read, student activities coordinator for Elementary and Secondary Debate. “We also have fifth grade debate teams in 54 campuses serving 462 students.” Debate teams are first formed by selecting between the three types…

Written by Communications Services junior associate, Chandler Flowers Being a teacher does not mean learning ends, and with technology constantly evolving, educators are looking for ways to incorporate it into their classrooms and professional lives. This is where the Professional and Digital Learning Department comes in, and this summer, the department and their interns are training teachers on how to use technology in their classroom for the upcoming school year. “This is my first year participating in the internship program,” said Dawayla Murray-Patterson, instructional specialist for the Professional and Digital Learning Department. “ We went to a job fair and…

Emmett J. Conrad High School JROTC cadets returned to Dallas as history-makers for the district. “It feels amazing that I get to cement my name in the Dallas ISD and Conrad history for student excellence,” said Leonardo H., JROTC member. Recently, the team, also made up of Jordan P., Angel C., and Kyan H., traveled to Washington. D.C. to compete in the 2023-2024 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl. “It was great to see my cadets compete with some of the best JROTC cadets in the nation,” said Leon Johnson, JROTC instructor. “It was also a blessing to share a moment…

Written by Communications Services junior associate, Chandler Flowers Investing in health and knowledge of the human body is important for the future, and no one believes this more than Health and Physical Education. This summer, the Health and Physical Education Department and their interns are working to spread knowledge of health throughout Dallas ISD. “We had a project manager who pitched the idea to our division and all of the departments who were able to participate signed up,” said Lisa Whitaker, director of the Health and Physical Education Department. “It was our first year doing this program and I think…