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Dallas ISD honors Teachers of the Year, other top educators at event
0Four of 12 finalists have been named 2015 Dallas ISD Teachers of the Year. This year, one teacher from the elementary and secondary categories and an elementary and secondary teacher from the magnet/special schools category were selected to receive the top award at a special event honoring them on Thursday, Oct. 22. Tara Broadus at Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center received the award in the elementary category and Rachel Harrah, from Thomas Jefferson High School won for secondary. Michael Ruiz at William B. Travis Vanguard/Academy for the Academically Talented and Gifted received the elementary magnet/special schools nod, while Dana Clark…
Assembly recognizes work by 3,100 employees in Operations Services
0The more than 3,100 district employees who help keep the schools clean, children fed, and facilities in operation were recognized at an event on Monday afternoon. Chief Operating Officer Wanda Paul thanked employees in Operation Services–which includes those who work in Business Services, Construction Services, Food & Child Nutrition Services, and Maintenance & Facility Services—for their hard work in serving approximately 160,000 students and maintaining facilities that total approximately 3,000 acres and 226 million square feet. The Operation Services Division Assembly was held at the Jesse Owens Memorial Athletic Complex. “It’s stunning the work you do every day,” Paul said.…
Make a difference: Volunteer with Dallas ISD
0To manage the daily requirements of running the second largest school district in the state of Texas, Dallas ISD employs more 20,000 people. But with nearly 160,000 students to educate, volunteers become critical to providing those students with the best opportunity for success. The mission of Dallas ISD Volunteer and Partner Services is to build relationships that meaningfully engage volunteers and partners to impact student achievement. To achieve that mission, department staff have created a variety of options for community members to become involved in local schools. “By working one-on-one with a student, you can help them improve their academic achievement, confidence…
In-person early voting begins for November election
0If approved by voters, proceeds from the proposed $1.6 billion bond package are anticipated to fund several new schools and a variety of school and facility improvements that support academic programs. Click here to view an interactive map of every proposed bond project. Oct. 19 marked the first day of in-person early voting. Here are the other remaining noteworthy dates for the upcoming bond election: Fri, Oct. 30: Final day of early voting Tues, Nov. 3: Election Day The Dallas County Elections Department has released early voting locations and Election Day polling locations. Click here for more information on the proposed Dallas…