News Briefs

Take this time during School Library Month and nominate your school librarian for Librarian of the Year for Dallas ISD.   Each year Dallas ISD librarians promote and support reading, research, and academic excellence through lifelong learning. In support of their contributions to the district, and in partnership with the local professional organization of the Dallas Association of School Librarians and the Library and Media Services Department, please help select an outstanding librarian to represent the district as Librarian of the Year. If you wish to nominate a librarian from your campus, please use these guidelines for the nomination. The guidelines…

On Thursday, April 21, about 400 fifth-grade students from the Hillcrest Feeder Pattern representing Pershing, Dan D. Rogers, Preston Hollow, Kramer, and Anne Frank elementary schools joined together for team building activities at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The trip was partially sponsored by generous donors from around the metroplex and was designed as an opportunity to bring all the fifth-graders from across the feeder pattern to meet each other and to ease the transition from elementary school to middle school. Students took part in team-building activities with Group Dynamix, where they engaged in fun activities and were grouped with…

From morning announcements to student assemblies and halftime at the football games, it was clear that Keith Solis’ future could very well involve a microphone. Today, as a well-respected radio personality and music director, this Lincoln High School graduate (Class of 1985) has built a career based on talents discovered at an early age. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, checked in with Solis after he returned to his alma mater to encourage students, offer advice, and share wisdom. What are you doing now? I’m a radio announcer and music director of KRNB (Smooth R&B 105.7). As…

Bummed because you missed the deadline to submit your application to the Compass Alternative Certification Teacher Academy? You’re in luck! The deadline has been extended to Monday, May 9. Compass provides a unique opportunity for professionals looking to transition into education to become classroom leaders. Accepted candidates participate in an intensive summer training program followed by a year-long internship leading your own classroom. Personalized coaching and lessons from the district’s top teachers provide the support you need for success. Upon successful completion, program participants will receive a teaching certificate and an offer to teach full-time in a Dallas ISD school.…