Written by Communications Services junior associate, Jeimy Rodriguez The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time. But it also means campuses will be busy. Students commute to and from school by car, on foot, or by bicycle, so safety, especially during high-traffic times, is essential. Families are being asked to do their part, said Walter Green, Dallas ISD Police Department lieutenant. “It’s important that parents teach their kids about safety,” he said. “We have school zones in place for a reason, to slow down and protect anyone that’s out there. In the mornings and at the end…

For the first time in Dallas ISD’s history, four students from Sunset High School’s chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educators attended the Educators Rising National Conference in Washington, D.C.. Students connected with peers from across the country, learned from educational leaders, attended breakout sessions, and competed for this year’s national title.  Texas students excelled in numerous divisions, showcasing the strong foundation laid by TAFE in preparing future educators. “Our students were afforded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and set the bar high for our future TAFE students,” said Tamara Robinson, Sunset’s TAFE chapter sponsor and workplace coordinator. “It was a…

Monalisa Chadha, assistant principal at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, has a message for young women: “girls, you’re engineers by nature. Don’t let anyone say otherwise.” “My goal is to motivate girls to follow their passions and make a positive impact by providing them with the chances I didn’t have growing up,” Chadha said. “I think education changes lives and I want to be part of the change.” Chadha said she grew up in a small town with limited opportunities, so she grabbed every chance she could to learn, and discovered her love of teaching. As a woman…

Written by Communications Services junior associate, Chandler Flowers The school buildings that make up Dallas ISD all started from a design plan, and this summer students learned all about that process by working with the Construction Services Department. “This is our second year having interns in our program,” said Nikki Grant, executive assistant at Construction Services. “Our executive director, Michael Garcia, and chief of construction, Brent Alfred, were contacted by Micheal Gange and I worked to arrange the program. We’ve been going strong ever since.” This year, Grant brought in Joe Flores, contract manager for Construction Services, to instruct the…