News Briefs

Dallas ISD was one of only four school districts nationwide selected this year to be provided free public school “peer-to-peer” concerts and workshops by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. With lead funding from Toyota, United Airlines and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute will present this unique education program in four Dallas public schools May 9-12. Combining performance with educational information, these “informances” will be presented by six of the country’s most gifted high school music students along with internationally acclaimed jazz trombonist and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis, vocal sensation and former winner of the Thelonious Monk…

Early voting in the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees elections began Monday, April 24, and runs through Tuesday, May 2. Election day is May 6 election. Voters in Dallas ISD trustee districts 2 and 6 will have the opportunity to cast ballots for their representatives on the board. Dallas County registered voters may vote at any early voting location before May 2. Find information on when and where to vote early here. District 2 Incumbent Dustin Marshall faces challengers Richard D. Young and Lori Kirkpatrick. Marshall was elected to the board in June 2016 to complete the unexpired term of Mike…

Spend the next 136 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! Watch this video, or read below, to learn more. Superintendent scholars Sixty-two Dallas ISD seniors were named Superintendent Scholarship recipients on Tuesday. Each honoree received $2,500 to go toward costs at the college or university of their choice. (Learn more) Parade for Madison Boys basketball team The Madison High School boys basketball team enjoyed a community parade to celebrate their winning of the 3A State championship. (See photos) Spring Plant Sale Multiple Careers Magnet hosted its annual Spring Plant Sale this week that benefits the…

Dallas ISD has five teachers competing in the Dallas Mavericks Classroom Champions program. The top five vote getters in the competition will receive $1,000 for themselves and $1,000 for their school. The Dallas ISD teachers are: Arleen Averill – Cigarroa Elementary Claire Price – Stevens Park Elementary Ruth Ortiz – Stevens Park Elementary Shynise Stiff – L.V. Stockard Middle School Yuridiana Lewis – Cary Middle School Voting ends on April 30 at 11:59 pm. The winning teachers will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 1–5. To find out more about each teacher or to cast a vote for…