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Mayor’s Back to School Fair marks 20 years
0Since 1996, the Mayor’s Back to School Fair has helped prepare Dallas ISD students for the first day of school. On Friday, Aug. 5, as the event celebrated its 20th year, current Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings was joined by the mayor who started it all, Ron Kirk. The event has grown since then to include free health screenings and eye exams, vaccinations, haircuts, books and school supplies for eligible families. Walmart has been the presenting sponsor in recent years, along with major sponsors Capital One and the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Attendees line up hours before…
Substitute teachers to earn higher pay this school year
0Substitute teachers in Dallas ISD can earn more money this school year. The district has raised the daily per diem for substitute teachers who have a college degree—which is the majority of substitute teachers—from $75 per day to $85 per day. Meanwhile, certified teachers who substitute teach in Dallas ISD will now make $95 per day, which is up from $90 per day. Additionally, a person who has completed 60 college hours or an associate degree can now substitute teach in Dallas ISD; in short-term assignments. Previously, a substitute was required to have at least a bachelor’s degree. The minimum age…
Mayor’s Back to School Fair set for Friday, Aug. 5 at Fair Park
0Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and dozens of community partners and organizations will celebrate a major milestone in one of the city’s most popular and beneficial school-readiness programs. The 20th anniversary of the Mayor’s Back to School Fair, presented by Walmart and Sam’s Club, is Friday, Aug. 5, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Automobile and Centennial buildings at Fair Park. “We’ve come a long way since Mayor Ron Kirk launched the first Mayor’s Back to School Fair back in the 90s,” said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. “There were about a thousand people in attendance and a handful or so…
Uniform assistance available for Dallas ISD students
0Aside from school supplies, school uniforms are a primary need for many students going into the new school year. Families of students in preK–eighth grade in need of uniform assistance can contact their campus’ uniform coordinator for help in obtaining a uniform. Parents requesting uniform assistance must meet income eligibility guidelines and complete the Socioeconomic Information form to determine their eligibility. They also must fill out the Uniform Assistance Program application. Both forms are provided by their campus’ uniform coordinator and returned to that coordinator once they are completed. Qualifying families receive one uniform for each approved student. Dallas ISD’s Uniform Assistance…