News Briefs

An owl, snake, and anteater were among the special guests at the Dallas Zoo’s Animal Adventures Program held at Ebby Halliday Elementary School on Feb. 13. AT&T and the Dallas Zoo sponsored the program that also brought out Dallas City Councilman Tennell Atkins to the school. Some students’ jaws dropped as they saw the incredible animals. “Partnerships that incorporate TEKS-aligned science programming and fun experiences like this make a big difference for Dallas students,” said Dallas ISD Partnerships Coordinator Jane Didear. “We are grateful to AT&T for continuing to support the Dallas Zoo, ensuring that more than 30 Dallas ISD campuses benefit…

Sixty Dallas ISD students and six staff members joined members of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine for its annual national conference on Thursday, Feb. 1, in Dallas. Strategic Initiatives and External Relations/ Partnership Services teamed up with Dr. Brian Casey of UTSW Medical to ensure two groups of students could participate:  School for Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center and Sunset Collegiate Academy-Public Health Pathway. The event included a day of presentations and programs led by members of the society. According to Assistant Superintendent Usamah Rodgers, “These are the types of meaningful experiences our students need to grow and develop.  We are grateful for…

Teachers at William Lipscomb Elementary School recently surprised their students with $10,000 in classroom technology! Lipscomb was one of 10 schools across the country selected as a 2018 grant recipient through Softchoice’s Power Up program.  The Power Up program awards classroom technology grants to publicly-funded schools serving students from grades pre-K–8. In 2016, the program’s inaugural year, Power Up increased access to technology for more than 3,000 students.

“She will help you if you are feeling sad or mad. She knows how to make you feel happy. She’s very helpful if you’re having a bad day.” James Bowie Elementary student Victor Moreno on why he appreciates the school counselor, Aimey Cole, the Dallas ISD Counselor of the Year who also hosts career days, guidance lessons, celebrates the student of the month, and much, much more. National School Counseling Week is Feb. 5–9!