News Briefs

Each year, students who participate in the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) cluster at Justin F. Kimball High School are thrust in to real-world experiences. But it’s not met without high expectations. Pants must be neatly pressed and, once shirts have been ironed, it is only fitting for them to be worn tucked in. Mary White, Kimball’s career and technology chair, implores excellence among each of her students, and she believes it starts with their appearance. Her goal is to make sure each AOHT student gets scholarships at the end of the program. White recently received her own nod…

Lew Blackburn, Michael Hinojosa, Mike Rawlings, Bryan Carter and Todd Williams co-authored the following Op-Ed that first appeared in the Dallas Morning News. Recent polling data shows that Dallas voters recognize public education as the city’s number one issue, outdistancing the next biggest issue facing us more than two to one. Businesses want and need a more educated workforce. Parents want their children to be prepared for successful careers. If we want a healthier Dallas, we have to start with our schools. There is recent good news that demands both our attention and our wise investment. Since 2010, Dallas ISD…

The Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program gives Dallas ISD high school juniors and seniors real world experience in a professional field. The Hub is spotlighting some of these Dallas ISD students participating in the program. Today, meet Deanna Harper, a student at Carter High School who is an intern with Dallas ISD’s Instructional Support Services. What is your role as an intern? I work with Instructional Support Services in planning and preparing for professional development Ttraining for teachers. This consists of making posters, door prizes, and using my creativity to develop more useful materials for the sessions. During professional development. I assist with…

Students stepping up to help families impacted by tragedy, growing excitement for Dallas ISD’s new single-gender schools, and a reduction in the number of semester exams are just some of the big news items in this edition of This Week in Dallas ISD. Watch the above video—or read below—to learn more! Supporting principals More than 40 Dallas ISD departments are helping prepare principals for a successful school year. Here’s how. Stepping up to help Students from Lakewood Elementary set up lemonade stands to raise money for the families of police officers killed in the July 7 shooting. (Read this) Chief…