News Briefs

The State Fair of Texas kicked off on Sept. 29, and the Fair Days for Dallas ISD students are quickly approaching. The State Fair of Texas offers family fun, fantastic exhibits, learning opportunities and the flavor of the Lone Star State through Oct. 22. This year, the Dallas ISD elementary school Fair Day is Friday, Oct. 13, and the middle and high school Fair is Friday, Oct. 20. All students have both of those days off from school due to staff development days.

In an effort to increase access to college and help all Dallas ISD students meet college and career readiness benchmarks, the district is funding the in-school administration of the ACT college entrance exam. Campus test coordinators are administering the ACT with Writing to all students in grade 12 during the regular school day on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Students participating in ACT School Day will receive college-reportable scores, just as they would if they tested on a Saturday for a national ACT administration, and have the additional opportunity to send four score reports to colleges of their choice for free.

Macario Hernandez, principal at Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School at Mountain View College, became an educator to make a positive impact on Dallas’ youth, just as teachers at Sunset High School made a positive impact on him. We salute Principal Hernandez, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Dallas ISD’s commitment to success drives the district’s search for innovative, enthusiastic team members with the courage to lead. Dallas ISD welcomes potential candidates to join the district’s community of educators and administrators who bring diverse skills and experience, thought leadership, and a passion for delivering effective and innovative instruction to the 161,000 students of Dallas ISD. Go here to search available Dallas ISD jobs in teaching, campus leadership and non-instructional.