Inside Dallas ISD

Joseph Contreras is a Lead Dyslexia Evaluator who has partnered with parents and professionals in Dallas ISD for over 18 years to identify students with dyslexia and help them find success. For his great work, the Dallas International Dyslexia Association chose Contreras to receive the 2020 Excellence in Education Award. He was recently recognized at Dallas IDA’s 2020 Regional Conference on Feb. 7. The Excellence in Education Award is presented annually at Dallas IDA’s regional conference to teachers or other professionals who demonstrate excellence in practice and a commitment to students with dyslexia and related differences. Individuals may be nominated…

W.H. Adamson High School’s P-TECH provides students with rigorous training and opportunities in the information and computer technology industry. This is possible through the support of El Centro College and two industry partners: American Airlines and IBM. The curriculum focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with an emphasis in computer and information technology. “The P-TECH program helps to create a pipeline of future STEM professionals,” said Joseph Gonzales, Adamson’s P-TECH workplace coordinator. “There is a need for STEM professionals and our industry partners are excited to help us to cultivate talent to fill high demand jobs.” Adamson’s P-TECH,…

More than 90 Dallas ISD student-athletes formally announced their college selections during the 21st Annual National Signing Day. The event recognized and introduced all Dallas ISD senior student-athletes who have signed college scholarships for the fall. This includes sports such as basketball, baseball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. See photos from the National Signing Day The student-athletes who participating in signing day are: Bryan Adams High School Chimeremeze Nwanju, Football, Missouri Valley College James Murphy, Football, Trinity Valley Junior College Moses Nevaquaya, Football, Bethany College Carter High School Calvin Anderson, Track and…

Comerica Bank and its community partner KPMG’s Family for Literacy Dallas donated 4,000 new books to Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory School on Jan. 30. Former Texas Rangers infielder Michael Young also participated in the literacy event, helping Comerica and KPMG volunteers distribute books to more than 400 eighth-graders. See photos from the donation Comerica Bank’s Snider Plaza Banking Center hosted a new book drive Jan. 13-24 to benefit the nearby Franklin Middle School, which welcomed 350 displaced Cary Middle School students after the Oct. 20 tornado destroyed their campus.