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Four district campuses shine among urban schools
0Four Dallas ISD elementary schools are among 22 schools across the nation that have been named finalists for the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) Excellence in Urban Education Award, which recognizes urban schools that serve socioeconomically disadvantaged students who are excelling academically. The four schools are: John Quincy Adams, Jimmie Tyler Brashear, John J. Pershing and Walnut Hill elementary schools. “These schools are extraordinary examples of what can be accomplished when we believe in the abilities of our students and provide high quality classroom instruction and other key supports that make a real difference,” said Superintendent Mike Miles.…
Students talk their way to MLK oratory finals
0Eight district students were chosen as finalists to advance to the 23rd Annual Gardere Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition, set for 11 a.m., Jan. 16, 2015, at the Majestic Theatre. In eloquent speeches, 14 district fourth- and fifth-graders shared with the audience what they felt Dr. King would have said in his acceptance speech if he were alive and won the Nobel Prize today. Each of the students wrote original essays and competed at the campus level for the opportunity to represent their school in the districtwide competition. Each student is judged on stage presence, delivery, content interpretation and…
VIDEO: 1,400 teachers identified as most effective
0Dallas ISD is breaking new ground with its Distinguished Teacher Review, or DTR, process. Principals across the district have identified their most effective teachers based on a set of criteria, and nominated them to be honored for their effectiveness in educating students. José Munoz is principal at Cesar Chavez Learning Center. His school is among the list of campuses to have eligible teachers move forward within the review process. “I think one of the things is to be visual learners, be visual teachers, showing presentations,” said Muñoz. Muñoz even pulled aside one of his teachers preparing for her DTR review.…
VIDEO: Distinguished Teacher Review places spotlight on effective teachers
0This week, approximately 1,400 Dallas ISD teachers will be invited to submit an application and undergo the Distinguished Teacher Review process. In order to be eligible, teachers must meet certain requirements and undergo a review of their leadership, lifelong learning, contributions to the profession and quality of instruction. Applications are due Jan. 22, 2015. Between January and May, applications will be reviewed and two- to three-person teams will conduct a 45-minute observation to assess the candidate’s quality of instruction. To learn more about the Teacher Excellence Initiative and the Distinguished Teacher Review process, visit the TEI web page.