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Initiative encourages young students to ‘Always Speak in Complete Sentences’
0A great educational strategy doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. For Dallas ISD, one new strategy revolves around a simple phrase: “Always speak in complete sentences.” And while the effort to promote pre-K and early elementary students to speak in complete sentences seems simple, Alan Cohen, who oversees early childhood education for the district, said the strategy could bring significant benefits. “Getting our kids to speak in complete sentences will do great things for their oral language development, which is a critical building block of literacy development,” Cohen said. “It’s really important that we take a holistic approach…
Longtime teacher assistant finally has classroom of her own (video)
0After 20 years working as a teacher assistant at Ben Milam Elementary School, Claudia Rodriguez has achieved her dream of becoming a teacher. After recently finishing her bachelor’s degree, she obtained a teaching certificate and now has a classroom of her own. “My journey to become a teacher was long, and it had its ups and downs,” Rodriguez says. “There were many sleepless nights, it was stressful days, hard work. But I was resilient, and I finished my bachelor’s degree in education at the University of North Texas at Dallas.” Milam Principal Anna Gamez said that she and the staff…
Proposed bond projects by high school feeder pattern
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. Click on the below links to learn more about the proposed projects separated by high school feeder pattern. All proposed bond projects remain subject to district discretion. Election Day is Nov. 3 Bryan Adams High School Feeder Pattern W.H. Adamson High School Feeder Pattern David W. Carter High School Feeder Pattern Emmett J. Conrad High School Feeder Pattern…
Trustees appoint Michael Hinojosa as superintendent of schools
0The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Dr. Michael Hinojosa as superintendent of schools. The appointment followed a called meeting of the Trustees today at the Dallas ISD administration building. Hinojosa had served as interim superintendent since June. “As the board weighed its options, it became clear that the right candidate was right in front of us. Dr. Hinojosa understands what work is needed to advance Dallas ISD today, and as we look into the future,” said Board President Eric Cowan. “We have some heavy lifts ahead to ensure all students are college and career…