Inside Dallas ISD

The North Dallas Bulldogs are District 12-5A champions after defeating the Adamson Leopards 9-1 Tuesday night at Reverchon Park. Sophomore pitcher Xavien Shay gave up three hits and struck out nine batters in the victory. Garion Doyle’s double to right field drove in three runs to give North Dallas a commanding 7-1 lead in the second inning. After Xavien got the final out, it was time to celebrate. “It was amazing. All the hard work that we put in in the summer paid off and we just got to keep on grinding,”Shay said. “It was unforgettable moment and I’m glad…

More than 2,400 students from 104  elementary schools competed in the Dallas ISD Elementary UIL A+ Spring Academic Competition on April 14. The competitions at the event ranged from chess and dictionary skills to social studies and storytelling. Go here to see the results from the competition.

A new all-boys school opening next school that will cultivate future leaders is currently accepting applications. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on April 12 approved the opening of the Solar Preparatory School for Boys at John F. Kennedy Learning Center. The school will replicate Solar Preparatory School for Girls, which has seen remarkable success and interest. Seats are available for incoming pre-k through second graders. Parents can visit www.dallasisd.org/ApplyChoice to apply by May 11. Parents wanting to learn more can attend information sessions being held at John F. Kennedy Learning Center on Tuesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 3,…

A national group named Dallas ISD’s alternative certification teacher program as one of the top 10 programs in the country. The Dallas ISD program prepares college graduates and career changers to become top-tiered teachers in the district. The National Council on Teacher Quality in April ranked the Dallas ISD teacher certification program in the top 10 out of 129 similar programs. “With the high number of new teachers in the workforce, particularly in schools with large populations of traditionally underserved students, it is imperative that programs provide prospective teachers with the proper support to become effective first-year teachers,” said Kate…