News Briefs

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!

The Oak Cliff Advocate is publishing a series of stories about families who, after trying other options, find the perfect fit for their children at a Dallas ISD neighborhood school. Read about how the Bryce family found Felix G. Botello Elementary to be the best place for their son Clark. “They care enough to figure out who we are as people and speak our language, whatever language that may be — physical, mental, actual language,” said Clark’s mom, Rachael Lieck Bryce. Read the entire story here. Read about the Lukas family’s choice to send their children to Lida Hooe Elementary…