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New teachers are invited to Touchdown for Teachers on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the SMU football game. The first 500 teachers to register here can claim two complimentary tickets to the game, which starts at 2:30 p.m. A free tailgating party begins at noon and will feature food, drinks and entertainment along with a brief message of encouragement from distinguished Dallas ISD teacher Shareefah Mason, who teaches U.S. Government, AP Government and Economics at New Tech High School. During the halftime program, Dallas ISD teachers Matthew Abernathy and Melisa Simon will be recognized as “Rising Stars.” Abernathy is an Algebra 2…

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…