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Seven hundred bright-eyed, beaming fourth and fifth graders representing 42 of Dallas Independent School District’s elementary schools convened at Skyline High School to participate in the Saturday, Dec 5 UIL Fall A+ Academic Meet. Between contests, students challenged each other to matches in chess, dominos and Uno to hone their quick-thinking skills and relax between events. Events of the day included academic competitions in Chess, Listening, Number Sense, Social Studies, Dictionary Skills, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Ready Writing and Spelling. Below are the top three competitors from each area of competition: Chess 4th Grade: John Cook, Victor H. Hexter ES…

Searching for a career opportunity where you can make a lasting impact on youth, with the bonus of summers off, winter break and spring break? Consider Dallas ISD and the Compass program. The Compass Alternative Certification Teacher Academy provides degreed professionals and recent college graduates with a non-traditional avenue to become a teacher in Dallas ISD. With nearly 160,000 students in 228 schools, teaching in the district provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in our community. The Compass program prepares you to lead a classroom, even if you never have before. Accepted candidates participate in an intensive summer…

De’Andre Carter, a teacher at W.H. Atwell Law Academy, has his students actually excited about math. How does he do it? View this story from WFAA 8 to find out.

CBS 11 has the scoop on the Dallas ISD initiative that aims to support African-American students in the district. The African American Success Initiative aims to reverse the struggle facing black students in the school system. Click here to view the story from CBS 11.