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Literacy initiative seeks 5,000 volunteers to build students’ reading skills
0If you knew without a doubt that you could help improve one child’s ability to read, would you think it worthwhile to give an hour a week to that child? Dallas ISD is betting you would. The district’s Office of Volunteer and Partnership Services wants to recruit you and at least 4,999 other volunteers to provide support for struggling readers in Dallas ISD elementary schools. To pledge your support or request more information, complete the brief Literacy Tutor Pledge/Interest Form here . All respondents who complete the interest form will receive an email with further instructions on how to get…
Dallas ISD continuing to monitor developments with the Ebola virus
0The Dallas Independent School District continues to monitor developments with the Ebola virus and is deploying staff to assist where help is needed. Today, following the news of the death of Ebola patient Thomas Duncan, the district sent letters home to parents at every school to direct them to online resources about the disease. In addition, counselors and psychological services teams were sent to the campuses where five students who were exposed to the virus more than a week ago attended. Those students, who are now being served through the Hospital/Homebound program, have yet to show any signs or symptoms…
Athletes gain international attention: pledges to stop domestic violence
0The call of action was for all men to stand up and take the pledge. “I pledge to help stop domestic violence because…” That simple pledge garnered the attention of hundreds of student-athletes across north Texas last year and has now extended internationally. Josh Ragsdale, head football coach of W. H. Adamson High School, along with members of his football team, started the campaign from scratch more than one year ago. This year the campaign is asking all men to put an end to violence against women. “We began the project wanting to reach men in Dallas, “ said Ragsdale.…
Community learns about improving pre-K program
0The Dallas Independent School District is making big strides in growing its prekindergarten program. In the Oct. 7 edition of The Dallas Morning News’ NeighborsGo – Park Cities weekly, the newspaper provides an insight into these gains via Alan Cohen, executive director of the district’s early childhood and community partnerships. Check out the story here. The photo is courtesy of The Dallas Morning News.