News Briefs

The Dallas Morning News reports on teachers who were named “distinguished” under Dallas ISD’s Teacher Excellence Initiative, but were already making more money above the salary range for that performance level. The affected 148 teachers could each receive a $1,000 retention stipend. Read the full story here.

Fox 4 profiled a new approach that six Dallas ISD schools are taking in handling discipline issues. The schools are testing a program that uses circles, which are known as discipline discussions, that help students and teaches find common ground. Click here to view the report from Fox 4.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, is Veterans Day, an annual holiday designated by Congress in 1954, to honor American veterans of all wars. During the next week, Dallas ISD will salute the hundreds of district employees who are veterans of military service. Each day, the series will feature a video produced by Dallas Schools Television focusing on a veteran from one of the five branches of the U.S. military. On Nov. 11, Veterans Day 2015, we will recognize all Dallas ISD military veterans on the district website. Schools are also recognizing veterans with breakfasts, flag-raising ceremonies and other activities, and the high…

After eighth-graders spend this week taking a closer look at Dallas ISD high school options, parents and students are invited to learn about specialized programs during the Magnet and Public School Choice Fair on Saturday. The event is set for 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 5, at Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. Admission to magnet programs carries an academic requirement, but public school choice options – fairly new to Dallas ISD – do not. The application period for either type of program is Jan. 11-29, 2016. Learn more about the process here.