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Spend the next 109 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Teacher Appreciation Week! Dallas ISD Teacher Appreciation Week was this week, and it was an opportunity to say thanks to all the wonderful educators who work hard to set up students for success. In celebration, students shared their thanks, Human Capital Management delivered cookies, businesses offered deals, and much more. Thousands Discover Summer Thousands of people came to the Discover Summer event and learned about the more than 100 free programs available for summer fun and…

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Jennifer Chandler of US Trust, who had served as Principal for a Day (PFAD) at the School for Talented and Gifted, donated lunch for all 170 faculty and staff members at Towvniew Magnet Center this week. Meanwhile, two other PFAD participants, Cristy Ecton of Children’s Health and Kelly Proctor of Texas Instruments, donated gift cards for drawings.

And now a special message from Dallas ISD students to their educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week!

The Preston Hollow Advocate profiles three North Dallas High School students who have overcome adversity on their way to success. Melinda Tapia, Mebruk Jemal and Kevin Chavez are three incredible students with amazing life stories. Go here to see their stories detailed in the Preston Hollow Advocate.  Photo courtesy Preston Hollow Advocate