Inside Dallas ISD

Six Dallas ISD teachers were recognized during a special event on Sept. 20 as 2017 Texas Instruments STEM Fellows, each receiving a $10,000 prize as part of the honor. This year’s TI STEM Fellows are: Marcelo Migoni, science teacher at Raul Quintanilla Sr. Middle School Luis Araiza, math teacher at Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School Steven Murray, math teacher at W.B. Travis Vanguard and Academy Caitlin Hull, science teacher at Bryan Adams High School Davide McLoda, robotics and science teacher at the School of Science and Engineering Chenay Taylor, math teacher at Skyline High School This is the 11th…

Teachers and school administrators strive to help students achieve all As, but when their school receives a B designation, it can’t get better that that! What exactly makes a B so special in this case? Simply that the school has now joined a global community of International Baccalaureate (IB) schools. This is the case for Dallas ISD’s Arthur Kramer Elementary School, which has received an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) designation. The PYP program focuses on developing students’ academics while preparing them to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. “There…

Joe May Elementary School kicked off celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during the Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept. 14. Families learned about different Latino countries through activities and a wonderful performance by folklorico dancers from the Ben Hipsh Dance Studio Dallas ISD is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.

Students, staff and project partners celebrated three new mobile carts that will enhance STEM education at Dallas ISD’s Ann Richards Middle School on Friday, Sept. 15. STEM is shorthand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, disciplines that are increasingly involved in many current and emerging careers. The carts, which support student use of Chromebooks in class, were made possible through a partnership between FC Dallas and Southern New Hampshire University. Specifically, the devices will be used for computer science lessons that include Algebra I, coding and robotics programming. Principal Francine Taylor said the gift is an important one for a…