News Briefs

As part of National Teacher Appreciation Day, “The Real,” a nationally broadcast daytime talk show on Fox, featured Stephanie Dixson, a Dallas ISD kindergarten dual-language teacher at F.P. Caillet Elementary. The TV show’s hosts praised Dixson for being a “high-energy inspiration” for her students. The show then gave Dixson $10,000 from Lakeshore to purchase supplies a for her classroom. Watch the entire segment above.

Do you know a current sixth-grade student looking for a fun introduction to STEM careers? Encourage them to apply to the six week Dallas Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program (TexPREP)! Held June 13 to July 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., TexPREP gives students the opportunity to meet new friends, develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, and connect with professionals and professors from a variety of STEM backgrounds. Most importantly, the program curriculum was designed to increase participant’s potential for careers in these areas. The academic enrichment program is presented over the course of four summers, and each year…

On the second day of School Nutrition Week, leadership from the Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department visited Eduardo Mata Elementary School to present the cafeteria team with the Heart of Child Nutrition Award. The award celebrates cafeteria staff that go above and beyond to provide an exceptional food experience to students. “The cafeteria staff at Eduardo Mata are superb,” FCNS Area Supervisor Nate Hulford said. “They are hardworking and dedicated to the students. They ensure every student receives a nutritious meal in a positive environment.” The school’s cafeteria supervisor, Cytayi “Cici” Ramirez, was recognized for creating a personal relationship…

In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Day, Brandon Hamilton from WFAA surprised two Dallas ISD teachers at their homes very, very early in the morning. At 5:24 a.m., Hamilton surprised Michael Ruiz, a Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year who works at W.B. Travis Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted, at his home. You can watch Ruiz’ reaction in the above video. An hour later, Hamilton surprised Brandon Segura, a teacher at Dan D. Rogers Elementary, at his home. Go here to see Segura’s reaction. Hamilton gave both educators the WFAA Golden Apple Award.