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Personalized learning—the subject of today’s episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bob Bravo—aims to help students reach their fullest potential by tapping into their strengths, needs and interests. But what does a personalized learning classroom look like? And what are the benefits of personalized learning? In the podcast episode, Ashley Bryan, Dallas ISD Director of Planning and Special Projects, Julie Robinson, an instructional coach at Cabell Elementary, and Kristen Watkins, a manager of personalized learning, talk with Dr. Robert Bravo, Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, about how personalized learning works. The discussion also touches on how a teacher can…

Looking for more information about the 2015 bond election for Dallas ISD? The above video has you covered.

On Sept. 22, Dallas ISD interim Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and Board President Eric Cowan spoke at the annual State of the District luncheon held by the Dallas Regional Chamber. As part of his speech, Hinojosa discussed the Dallas ISD’s culture of high expectations, and Cowan talked about the district’s effort to expand schools of choice. Watch the above video to learn more.

On first glance, Thomas Jung’s long list of achievements can be intimidating. However, for a young man who has built success one failure at a time, Jung is simply someone who’s not afraid to keep trying. With accomplishments that would leave many scratching their heads wondering what they’re doing with their lives, this 2006 School of Science and Engineering graduate forges his path to success by first believing that he can change the world. AlumNow, a Hub feature that checks in with district alumni to see where they are now, reached out to Jung, who has put his doctoral studies at…