News Briefs

Parent-teacher conferences for the Spring 2018 semester begin this week with elementary school conferences on Thursday, Jan. 18. Meeting with their children’s teachers is one effective way to support their children’s academic progress. The conferences continue for high schools on Monday, Jan. 22, and middle schools on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Check with individual schools to find out at what times conferences will be conducted. The conferences are an opportunity for parents to check in with their child’s teachers, discuss their child’s classroom behavior, homework habits and other factors that can impact student progress. Make the most of the conferences with…

We’re Lovin’ It: Lincoln High School Girls Basketball Player Kennedy Taylor has been nominated for the prestigious 2018 McDonalds’ All-American Game. Taylor led the Tigers during the 2016–2017 season to a 32–7 record, averaging 19 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals per game on her way to securing her third consecutive District MVP honor. On top of her basketball accolades, Taylor is a 10-4A District champion in tennis and in multiple track and field events. Taylor also currently ranks number one in her class, is a member of the National Honor Society, and is a Dale Hansen Sports Scholar.

Trustee Edwin Flores serves as 1st vice president of the Board of Trustees, and he encourages parents to choose the right school for their children to help them soar to success. Below is an excerpt from his monthly column that appears in The Advocate’s Preston Hollow edition. Teaching and learning around the world! The mission of Dallas ISD is to “Educate all Students for Success.” Engaging students in teaching and learning opportunities, which allow them to explore local and global issues, is definitely a way of leading them to the road of success. The opportunity to participate in international educational…

Trustee Dan Micciche’s commitment to helping students soar to success can be seen in his efforts to recruit community members to tutor students. Below is an excerpt from his column, which appears each month in the White Rock Lake Weekly. Ordinary citizens can make extraordinary impact If you have ever doubted the effect of community involvement on student outcomes, take a look at Lee McShan Jr. Elementary School in Vickery Meadow, which had the highest score on Dallas ISD’s school effectiveness index out of 150 elementary schools. One big reason for the school’s success is Dalene L. Buhl and the…