News Briefs

Recognized for their work in Computer Science Education, the Dallas ISD STEM Department has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the University of Texas at Austin! This generous grant will provide continuing support for the CS4Dallas (Computer Science for Dallas)  initiative that ensures all students in grades K-12 receive computer science education.  Teachers will have the opportunity to receive computer science and robotics professional development from leaders in the field, such as the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, Code.org, and Texas Tech University.

Kindergarteners in J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard have written their own book, and CBS 11 has the full story. Each student in Mrs. Michelle Hodges class wrote a page and did an illustration for the book. Go here to see the CBS 11 story on the young published authors.

On March 2, schools across Dallas ISD will celebrate the late, great children’s author and illustrator Theodor Seuss Geisel – best known as Dr. Seuss. Dallas ISD needs volunteers to participate and/or facilitate activities, storytelling, music and giveaways on this great day. Those who are interested can register to volunteer by going here.

Students from Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Lincoln, Madison, Woodrow Wilson, and North Dallas high schools can apply for the State Fair of Texas’ Pete Schenkel Scholarships. Honoring its past Chairman Pete Schenkel each year, the State Fair of Texas awards multiple $6,000 college scholarships to selected applicants from Fair Park-area high schools in Dallas ISD. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Go here to learn more and apply.