News Briefs

Gayle Smith, principal at James Madison High School, joined the Robert Ashley Radio Show on KHVN’s Heaven 97 to discuss the addition of a collegiate academy on the school’s campus. [Listen above as Smith discusses this new educational opportunity at KHVN.] Dallas ISD is expanding college opportunities for students through a partnership with the Dallas County Community College District. In fall 2016, Madison will be one of eight new collegiate academies set to open in the Dallas ISD. All eight academies will make it possible for students to earn up to 60 tuition-free college credit hours or an Associate of Applied Science…

For Daniel Cruz, a 2001 graduate of the School of Health Professions at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, life has been about being determined to reach his goals. Today, Cruz works with high school students to instill that same drive in them and help prepare them for success in the higher education arena. AlumNow, The Hub feature that checks in with district alumni for an update on what they’ve been doing, connected with Cruz to catch up with his latest endeavors. What are you doing now? I’m the Director of Partnerships and Technology at Education is Freedom where I…

After 35 years of working in Texas Public Schools, Kyle Richardson, the principal of Woodrow Wilson High School, is retiring at the end of this school year. Richardson has served students and families of Dallas ISD as a teacher, assistant principal, and as the principal of Kramer Elementary School, Marsh Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School. Tracie Fraley, executive director of the Woodrow Wilson Feeder Pattern/Townview Schools, sent a note to Woodrow Wilson stakeholders commending Richardson for his exemplary service. “During his tenure, Kyle was regarded as one of the best and most effective principals in Dallas ISD. As…

On Tuesday, March 29, McDonald’s is offering a free breakfast for students in grades 3–8 who are taking the STAAR exam.  Of course, a hot, tasty breakfast is nothing unusual for Dallas ISD students. The district’s increasingly popular Breakfast in the Classroom program provides a free nutritious breakfast to students. For those interested in the McDonald’s offer, students can choose either a fruit and maple oatmeal or Egg White Delight McMuffin sandwich. The meal comes with apple juice and apple slices or milk and apple slices. Here are the details: The promotion goes from 5:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Student(s) must be accompanied by a…