News Briefs

Thousands of families took advantage of free health and dental screenings, immunizations, hair cuts and community resources at the 19th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, Aug. 7, at Fair Park. Scroll through the above photos to get a look inside the event.

NBC DFW posted a brief story on how Dallas ISD has set up 11 youth and family centers where students can get all of the required vaccines for just $5. Click here to view the story. Image courtesy NBC DFW

Dallas ISD Assistant Superintendent Vince Reyes appeared on Good Morning Texas to talk about the New Teacher Academy, which prepares the district’s new teachers for a successful year in the classroom. Click here to view the full interview.

Approximately 400 Dallas ISD campus office managers, financial clerks and select central administration staff are learning ways to better support the district’s departments and schools through a specialized training happening this week at Skyline High School. At the Finance and Accounting Services Division’s (FASD) Business Academy, administrative staff are receiving professional development from different district departments, including FASD, Volunteer and Partnership Services, and Food and Child Nutrition Services. The training includes hands-on instruction and computer-based training relevant to the roles and responsibilities of those in attendance. “We have central and campus-based staff learning about updates to payroll, accounts payable, and various other…