News Briefs

WFAA 8 recently profiled the STEAM Middle School at D.A. Hulcy, where “there is a certain sense of excitements in the classes,” according to the news report. The district reopened the campus this school year with a focus on preparing students for the 21st century. Click here for the full WFAA story. Photo courtesy WFAA

On Sept. 22, Dr. Michael Hinojosa gave his State of the District address before approximately 400 business professionals and elected officials. The Dallas Morning News covered Hinojosa’s speech, in which he talked about what is working—and what isn’t—in Dallas ISD. Click here for the full story. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News

The African American Success Initiative (AASI) will highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) through the “HBCU Experience” on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 5:45–6:45 p.m. The event is being held at the S.T.E.A.M. Middle School at D.A. Hulcy, 9339 S Polk St. The AASI initiative is aligned with the Destination 2020 key action of educating students to become “college-ready” or “career-ready” by the time of graduation. During the event, successful graduates of HBCU’s who are now Dallas ISD staff and principals will be highlighted. In the spirit of the HBCU experience, AASI has planned the “Battle of the Bands,” which will…

The “Through the Lens of Jordan: Integrating Middle Eastern Narratives into North Texas Social Studies Curriculum” project will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for up to 12 educators in the North Texas area. Organized by the University of North Texas, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and the World Affairs Council of Greater Dallas, and made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the project aims to give secondary educators increased knowledge and understanding of Middle East dynamics. Ten secondary teachers and two pre-service teachers will be selected for the project, which will support overseas training and curriculum…