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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…
Dallas ISD offers several extracurricular and after-school activities that enhance students’ experiences, learning and fun during and after school. Some of the activities include karate, chess, robotics, typing, cheerleading, STEM, sports and fine arts. After-school programs are more than fun and games. They provide students a safe environment and personalized learning outside the classroom to continue enhancing their academic performance, as well as help them increase academic attendance. “Participation in extracurricular activities is the most memorable and exciting part of the school experience,” said Sharla Hudspeth, director of Student Services. “From relationships built among coaches and team members to the…
Dallas ISD’s Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy conducted a 9/11 remembrance event on Monday. The school’s Leadership Cadet Corps raised the flag – first at half staff to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The school’s choir sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The school, formerly John B. Hood Middle School, has conducted similar events each year to commemorate the attacks, honor the victims and show the strength of the country as it moves forward.