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The Junior League of Dallas is accepting applications through May 7 for its popular Grants for Innovative Teaching program. For more than a decade, Junior League has funded hundreds of teachers’ projects designed to present students with exciting learning experiences. The grants of up to $2,000 are eligible for teachers, librarians, principals and assistant principals. For more information and to apply, visit the Junior League of Dallas’ website at https://www.jld.net/gfit/.

There are just a few more days for Dallas ISD employees and students to donate for scholarships that help deserving Dallas ISD seniors of all races attend college. The Dallas ISD United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Workplace Campaign ends on April 16.  Dallas ISD campus employees can donate to the campaign by contacting their campus or department’s UNCF representative. Learn more here. This is the top of the current leader board of which high school feeder pattern has contributed the most donations: Samuell: $3,412.34 W.T. White: $2,648.61 Central Department: $813.25 Skyline: $750.00 Carter: $625.00 Funds raised by each campus will…

The STAAR test is this week, so here are few things parents can do to best set their students up for success. Download a copy of the District testing Schedule found at www.dallasisd.org/calendars to know when your children will be taking their STAAR tests. Ensure that your children have their uniforms or clothing and their school bags ready the night before to avoid being late to class. Encourage your children by telling them they will do well on the exam. Practice reading at home—at least 15 minutes every night. Children who are well-rested and have had a nutritious breakfast will…

During the course of a school year, Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) serves an estimated 40 million meals to district students. Now, the department is asking students and parents to feed them opinions about those meals. Responses will help shape next year’s school menus. The annual School Meal Survey can be taken in English or Spanish here. FCNS meals and services are an important part of Dallas ISD’s Coordinated School Health initiative that aims to promote overall wellness of families in and out of school. All district schools offer free breakfast – most make breakfast available in…