Inside Dallas ISD

Students at STEAM Middle School at D.A. Hulcy have the opportunity to learn by actively exploring real-world problems through purposeful activities designed to challenge and engage them. The Public School Choice campus opened in the fall of 2015 in a newly renovated building designed to accommodate the new program. The STEAM curriculum, which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, integrates project based learning and a technology rich learning environment to provide an interactive atmosphere for students and teachers. “They (the students) love it,” said teacher Melissa Allen. “We have project days and they are all about researching, allowing…

The Texas Rangers’ organization rolled out the red carpet for 13 recent district grads who received $1,000 scholarships funded by Dallas ISD students and employees who contributed to the 2016 United Negro College Fund Workplace Campaign. On arrival at Globe Life Stadium, the students were greeted by Dallas ISD Trustees Lew Blackburn and Bernadette Nutall. The Rangers kicked off the celebration by inviting the students to watch batting practice and meet the players. Next, the team hosted a pregame recognition ceremony during which Trustee Blackburn escorted the honorees onto the field where they were honored for their academic achievement. The special day…

Women from across Dallas ISD recently gathered at the University of Texas at Dallas to attend the district’s first ever women’s leadership conference. The day-long workshop invited women of various levels within the district to learn from some of the foremost authorities on leadership and management, including high-ranking corporate officials from the Dallas business community. The officials led discussions on evaluating attendees’ leadership styles as well as leading with confidence, purpose and intention through career planning. “I’m really excited to know that the district is prioritizing development for women and for leaders, just the same way we do for our…

The Dallas County Community College District and Dallas ISD’s Postsecondary Success Department are presenting “Destination Registration 2016,” a series of events for recent Dallas ISD graduates who may not have acted on college plans. Hundreds of students are expected to participate in the one-stop-shop open house style events June 29 at Eastfield College from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and at Cedar Valley College from 1–4 p.m. The Garland Health Department will attend the Eastfield College Destination Registration to administer meningitis shots. Students are required to obtain meningitis vaccines before they can enroll in a postsecondary institution. Mountain View College is hosting its Destination…