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Few educators have more opportunities and authority to impact their students than coaches. Dallas ISD’s Athletics Department wants its coaches to maximize their ability to help students excel. That’s why the district’s 900 coaches and athletic coordinators are gathering this week to get the entire team on the same page regarding their mission and potential to shape the students they serve. This Friday, August 7, the Dallas ISD Athletic Department will host a back-to-school teambuilding event at Emmett J. Conrad High School for all the district’s athletic leaders. Director of Athletics Gil Garza says the event is meant to inspire…
Imagine Science Dallas, which is one of three national pilots to engage students in STEM outside school, is wrapping up a successful summer program in Dallas ISD. The camp encourages predominately minority, low-income children ages 8 to 14 to explore science, technology, engineering and math education. The Dallas Morning News profiled Imagine Science Dallas, and you can read the story here. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News
On Saturday, Tim Brown, a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School who went on win the Heisman Trophy and become a Pro Bowl NFL player, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Dallas Morning News did a great profile on Brown, who overcame numerous obstacles on his way to becoming an NFL legend. Click here to read the full profile.
More than 280 Dallas ISD high school juniors and seniors gained real world experience thanks to the Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program, which happened over the summer. The Hub spotlight some of these Dallas ISD students that participated in the program. Today, meet Felicia George, a Lincoln High School senior.