Inside Dallas ISD

 The Green Team after-school recycling club at Skyline High School makes schoolwide recycling look easy. On Wednesdays, the club’s 100 students flock into the cafeteria for their weekly meeting, huddle with their team captains for a quick check-in and then fan out into the hallways of the district’s largest school, with oversized rolling bins, stopping in classrooms to collect used office paper, plastics, soda cans, juice containers and other recyclables. These young conservationists eagerly devote their time and energy to the twin goals of keeping their school clean of items that might otherwise be trashed and serving as good stewards…

After serving more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy, Chief Frederick Brown decided to give the corporate world a try. Although the stint was short-lived, the experience helped him realize that working with kids is his true calling. When an opportunity to direct the Leadership Cadet Corps program at Sam Tasby Middle School came his way, he took the job. Eight years later, he says, “I love it. Of all the hats he wears at Tasby ̶ LCC instructor, athletic coordinator, and safety coordinator – it’s the unofficial job of mentor to his 138 sixth- through eighth-graders that he…

Honor. Service. Sacrifice. Duty. To the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, those words hold a special meaning. To the hundreds of military veterans in Dallas ISD, these values continue to be called upon daily in service to students, families and our community. On this Veterans Day, Dallas ISD proudly recognizes our employees who have served, and continue to serve, our country. We salute these men and women for their selfless sacrifice. Click here to view a list of veterans by branch of military service.

The MVP initiative of the Dallas ISD Coordinated School Health Initiative emphasizes three components essential to a healthy lifestyle: M = move and stay active, V = value healthy eating, and P = practice healthy habits. For the Dallas community, the Dec. 13 Cigna Dallas Mayor’s Race 5K and one mile fun run offers an enjoyable opportunity to move and stay active. Each registered participant will receive an official race T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. In addition to improving health and helping with weight loss, running is known to relieve stress, boost confidence and decrease depression. The added benefits of…