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More schools embrace social and emotional learning to develop the whole child
0As soon as the chime rings, kindergarteners in Ms. Martinez’s class at Dan D. Rogers Elementary School close their eyes and take a long, deep breath. The deep breathing exercises are part of the school’s focus on social and emotional learning (SEL), a growing priority across Dallas ISD. And for Dan D. Rogers Elementary Principal Lisa Lovato, the benefits are clear: students learn better when they feel better. “Focusing on social and emotional learning helps us develop the whole child,” Lovato said. “And by focusing on the whole child, we are setting our students up for success.” Dallas ISD’s Psychological and…
Dallas ISD pre-K program hits 11,000 students for first time in history, surpasses projections
0For the first time in the Dallas Independent School District history, pre-K enrollment has topped projections to serve more than 11,000 students. As of today, there are 11,175 prekindergarten students enrolled in Dallas ISD, and some continued pre-K growth is expected over the course of the 2016-2017 year. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa set a goal to increase pre-K enrollment by 7 percent over last year; enrollment numbers as of today represent a 7.3-percent increase of 762 students. “This reinforces that if we provide quality pre-K options for families, they will take advantage of them for the benefit of their children,” said…
Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy conducts 9/11 remembrance event
0Dallas ISD’s Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy conducted a 9/11 remembrance event on Friday, Sept. 9. The school’s Leadership Cadet Corps raised the flag – first at half staff to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The school’s choir sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Police Officer Fabio Hernandez also talked about what he felt that day in 2001. The school, formerly John B. Hood Middle School, has conducted similar events each year to commemorate the attacks, honor the victims and show the strength of the country as it moves forward.
Dallas ISD builds partnerships for collegiate academies’ success (video)
0Dallas ISD hosted VIPs from some of the country’s top industry corporations at the Communities Foundation of Texas on Sept. 1 to announce key partners for the district’s collegiate academies. After opening seven new collegiate academies and one P-TECH model this year alone in Dallas ISD—the largest number of collegiate academy openings for a school district in a single school year—these industry partners will play a key role in the education and training offered to district collegiate academy students. The partners will offer site visits, internships and professional insight from industry professionals. “We are going to be building a pipeline of talent…