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ACE pledge issued to students
0Students at the seven campuses that will receive additional support under the Accelerating Campus Excellence plan received pledges this week that state expectations for them and their parent or guardian next school year. The ACE plan, which district leaders announced in February, injects seven underperforming schools with strong leadership, effective teachers and high expectations. The pledge is a part of the district’s effort to create high expectations at the ACE campuses. “As Dallas ISD seeks to prepare all students for college and career, we are committed to providing every student with a quality education,” the pledge states. “Parents and students…
Annual student fundraiser nets nearly $25,000 for Dallas nonprofits
0For the 17th year, Dallas ISD students learned about the power of change –in the form of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters – to benefit their community. On Wednesday, students who participated in the annual Common Cents “Pennies from the Heart” campaign presented the funds they raised during the 2015 change drive to charities and organizations of their choosing. A goal of the program is not simply to raise money, but is also designed to instill a love of philanthropy in students. This year, the 20 Dallas ISD schools in the program raised nearly $25,000 and chose to distribute the…
UPDATED: Junior League grants fuel teaching innovation in classrooms
0Updated 5/20: The deadline for teachers to apply for an innovative teaching grant from the Junior League of Dallas has been extended to May 26 at 5 p.m. Click here for the application and additional resources. Original story: What teacher doesn’t wish for just a little more money to do something extra for students? The extras can include a field lesson to a museum, purchasing supplies for a hands-on experiment, or investing in technology such as iPads or Chromebooks to expand students’ bandwidth for research. Money for extras encourages teachers to think creatively about ways to make learning fresh and exciting for their…
A new choice in educating students
0Imagine a classroom where students work in teams and consistently interact with technology. In this classroom, education is structured to support a “one-size-fits-one” approach to learning that taps into students’ individual strengths and interests, allowing teachers to customize lessons and no longer simply teach to the middle. Personalized Learning is Dallas ISD’s approach to individualized instruction, designed to meet students where they are and determine how to provide them with the best chance for success. Opening in the Fall of 2015, the Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy at James W. Fannin will be the district’s first high school to operate exclusively as a Personalized Learning campus. “The…