Inside Dallas ISD

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…

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…