Inside Dallas ISD

The Special Education Department is excited to announce the Super Parent Academy event on Wednesday, May 19th. This past school year has been one of many challenges and has changed the way students communicate and interact in the classroom. During the Super Parent Academy, Dallas ISD leaders will address major concerns for parents that have arisen during the pandemic. Leaders will provide new insights, information and recommendations that can help parents navigate the difficulties of learning gaps, mental health awareness and self-care practices.  Learning Gaps – The plan to address the lapse in learning that students have experienced over the…

Sam Hooper, one of Dallas ISD’s seven students participating in this year’s UIL Academic State Meet, won first place in the 4A Computer Science category. The student at School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center was also part of the school’s Computer Science Team, which won first place at state. Dallas ISD had seven students who qualified to compete at the UIL Academic State Meet that happened April 30 and May 1. Students who placed in the top three spots at the 4A & 5A UIL Academic Regional Meets  qualified for the state competition and…

Mauricio García and Nancy Cazarez are proud new parents of a six-month-old baby, after being married for two years. Their story began at Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School, while Cazarez taught second grade and García first grade. Together, they have worked a total of 25 years in Dallas ISD. Cazarez remains a Blanton Bruin, teaching third grade, and while García remains a Blanton Bruin at heart, he’s now a coordinator for the district’s Dual Language Department. “Dallas ISD is home to us because we both serve with fidelity the children of Dallas ISD,” says García. “We worked together at Blanton…

Despite the pandemic, Dallas ISD competitive robotics continues to shine. This year 24 teams at 13 schools advanced to the VEX Robotics World Championship taking place from May 24-29. The teams will compete virtually from their school and use video cameras to capture the action as well as communicate with teams from all over the world. Additionally, 14 FIRST LEGO League teams advanced to the North Texas Regional Championship. Of the 14 teams that competed, Harry Stone IB Academy and Lakewood Elementary will advance to the Texas Cup at the Alamodome in San Antonio. STAG at Pleasant Grove and Sudie…