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When it comes to activities that combine learning and fun, it’s hard to top the academic competitions sponsored by the Dallas ISD Student Activities department. And, given the popularity of the competitions, it’s clear that many students already know this. Last year more than 6,000 students participated in academic competitions such as chess, debate, robotics, math and science matches, as well as competitive contests of knowledge and creativity such as Academic UIL, Academic Decathlon, Academic Pentathlon, Lone Star Challenge and Destination Imagination. The Student Activities team has prepared a downloadable calendar of events in hopes of involving more students than ever this…
For Tim Maiden, a 1996 graduate of David W. Carter High School, football instilled in him a sense of teamwork and other valuable skills that he has used to make a path in the banking industry. Today, this former Carter Cowboy has participated in more than $350 million in capital transactions during his career in commercial lending, land acquisition and development, and numerous real estate projects. AlumNow, a Hub feature that checks in with district alumni to see where they are now, caught up with Maiden at one of the many community events organized by the corporation he owns and operates with his twin…
From the Dallas Fire Chief to a business proposal consultant, Dallas ISD alumni have gone on to do a variety of great things. Enjoy the above video shown to teachers during convocation that features alumni sharing encouraging words with Dallas ISD teachers.
A recent article in the U.S. News & World Report recognized Dallas ISD’s effort to encourage students to return to school. Click here to read the article that spotlights a teacher from Lincoln High School who invited community professionals to welcome students back to class on the first day of school this year. Click here to read the article in the Hub about the event.