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Leanne Woods is the second recipient of a quarterly $250 recognition provided to outstanding special education teachers by Carter Financial Management. Recipients can use the funds to spend on items for their classrooms. Parents, community and staff are encouraged to identify nominees that demonstrate qualities of a distinguished special education teacher, setting high standards and demonstrating commitment for improving outcomes for students who receive special education services in Dallas ISD. Woods is a specialized programs teacher at Preston Hollow Elementary.  She was nominated by an administrator, parent and colleague. Below are some of the comments that were made during the nomination.…

Red Ribbon Week is officially Oct. 23-31 this year, which focuses on drug prevention through a variety of activities. Dallas ISD schools across the district often participate with themed days that tie in with an anti-drug message. Campuses may share photos and information about their activities via email to thehub@dallasisd.org or by filling out this form. District schools may also share social media posts by tagging us with @dallasschools on Twitter, @dallasisd on Instagram or @DallasISD on Facebook. The 2018 theme is “Life Is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free,” which was created by Ohio middle school student Taeya Moore. In addition…

Six Dallas ISD schools were among only 11 that earned a grade of 99 from the Texas Education Agency in its 2018 ratings. They are: • William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted (grades 4-5) • School for the Talented and Gifted • School of Science and Engineering • Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School • Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School (grades 6-8) • Travis Academy/Vanguard (grades 6-8). Other campuses in the district, which overall earned a grade of B (81), also fared well – including many high A’s. Find rankings by school here. The…

Parents, students and community members are invited to join the STEM Environmental Education Center to learn more about the programs and resources available for students and teachers at the center. The open house is set for 10 a.m.- 2p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. The center is located at 1600 Bowers Road in Seagoville. The center’s mission is to help diverse learners develop an awareness, appreciation, and concern for the environment, and as citizens use 21st century knowledge and skills to make informed, responsible decisions, solve current environmental problems, and prevent new ones.