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New department designed to ensure safety, security for students and employees
0Safety for students and employees is the top priority of Dallas ISD, and since the start of this school year, a new department has been designated to provide the technology and security enhancements to support that priority across the district. “The School Safety, Monitoring and Resources Department ensures that all schools and district facilities are equipped with the tools and technology systems to monitor and provide a safe environment for students, employees, and the community,” said David Bates, Chief of Operations. “It will oversee the purchase, the implementation, and subsequently the monitoring of safety and related systems and supports at…
Heroic actions by teacher save the life of a stranger
0Teachers are often thought of as heroes in the classroom, but sometimes, they get to be heroes outside of school. That was the case for Israel Alfaro, an English I teacher at W.H. Adamson High School, who recently found himself in a dangerous situation, playing a crucial role in saving the life of a hot air balloon pilot. Alfaro—a Skyline High School graduate and three-year veteran of Dallas ISD—was driving in Crandall to his sister’s house when he noticed a hot air balloon in the sky. He said he called his wife, who is fascinated by hot air balloons, to…
Principal For A Day is a teaching experience for students—and for execs
0Throughout their school years, students are faced with countless paths to take and are often unsure of the ins and outs of any given profession—be it business leader, executive producer, or even elected official. For the twenty-third consecutive year, the nationally recognized program known as “Principal For a Day” continued to inspire students on Tuesday, providing a real-world perspective for their future endeavors. More than 200 civic leaders were on the ground at several Dallas ISD campuses to interact with students eager to learn about the professional world. Leaders in the Dallas workforce stepped out of their day-to-day routines to…
The Journey of Becoming: Campbell’s Story
0“Wait, so all of this is actually paying off?” Woodrow Wilson High School senior swimmer Campbell C. recounts her happy disbelief when she received her first college recruiting call. “This is only the beginning,” Coach Stephanie Bernier told her. Although it seems to be just getting started, Campbell’s story began before she was born, as she comes from a lineage of University of Texas (UT) longhorns. Her dad was a student there, her mom was a swimmer, and her grandfather was a cross-country runner. At the age of eight, Campbell began competitive swimming and excelled as soon as she dipped…