Inside Dallas ISD

The impact is immediate: A vibrant, colorful array of tiles arranged into an arching mosaic mural depicting a beautiful spring day filled with blooming flowers, towering trees, and blue skies. Welcome to Stephen C. Foster Elementary. The charming Dallas school now has its own, handcrafted showpiece to instantly greet students, faculty, and visitors. You can’t miss it; the mural frames the receptionist station right when you walk through the front doors. “The mural is the pride and joy for the students that created it,” says Lauren Patton, art teacher at Foster Elementary. “All of my art club kids would stay…

May 2-6 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!  Like their counterparts across the nation, Dallas ISD teachers and staff are uncommon heroes as they play an essential role in student success. During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we invite the community to join us in recognizing the dedicated educators and staff members who wholeheartedly commit themselves to helping all students succeed. Each day this week, we will recognize a Dallas ISD teacher and staff member in the district.  Today, we salute Melinda Foglesong, a PE teacher at Tasby Middle School, and Jeanne Norman, cafeteria supervisor at Lagow and Seagoville elementary schools.  Melinda…

As we wrap up 2016 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, watch students from schools across the district say thanks to their favorite teachers and staff.

A lot can happen in one week in Dallas ISD. The above video will catch you up on some of this week’s news from across the district. Short on time? No problem: the video is only 107 seconds! Saying thanks to ‘Our Uncommon Heroes’ Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, which is May 2–6, is a chance to recognize those who commit themselves to helping all students succeed. (Read profiles on teachers and staff) WFAA anchor Brandon Segura surprised two Dallas ISD teachers at their homes very, very early in the morning. (Watch this) Heart of Child Nutrition Award The Food and Child…