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Competitive compensation support increased student achievement
0The Dallas Independent School District is making a strong statement to employees and prospective employees: it is willing to pay competitive salaries to recruit and retain high-performing staff. A new administrator evaluation system that rewards principals for their effectiveness and performance caused principal salaries to increase by more than $9,000. And a new teacher evaluation system that will increase salaries for educators will go into effect next year. “We want our principals and executive directors to have the most competitive salaries in North Texas,” said Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles. “We are moving in the same direction for teachers.” The…
VIDEO: Garza discusses vision for Dallas ISD Athletics
0Athletic Director Gil Garza discusses his vision for the work he has been tasked with in supporting the athletic programs of the Dallas Independent School District. Garza hopes to work closely with Dallas ISD students, staff and community to create an open, honest and supportive environment in which the district’s student-athletes can grow. Check out part one of this multi-part series on his vision.
VIDEO: Is there a case for college?
0Updated 11:23 a.m., Oct. 29 “It seemed like college was guaranteed, and that was something I had to do,” said Alex Simmons. Not all kids like South Oak Cliff High School senior and student-athlete Alex Simmons are sold on going to college. Today, he sat with fellow classmates as Harvard University president Drew Faust spelled out the benefits of receiving a higher education. “In 2011, a typical college graduate was not only more likely to find a job than a high school graduate, but also made $21,000 more…” Faust said. For nearly 45 minutes, she implored students to look at…
VIDEO: Nursing director explains differences between Ebola, influenza
0Suzanne Kubelka, nursing director for Dallas ISD, offers a quick primer on the differences between Ebola and influenza in this helpful video. Check out additional information and an infographic about the differences here.