News Briefs

Tax season is upon us. Are you looking for a place to file…for free? Dallas ISD students at Woodrow Wilson High School can now prepare your filings for members of the community. Learn how the group of students recently received their certification to prepare your taxes at no cost in the story below. LINK: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/white-rock-east-dallas/headlines/20150206-woodrow-wilson-students-receive-certification-to-help-with-irs-filing.ece

It’s ‪National School Counseling Week! Counselors are key to the success of our students. Our students from the Skyline Tribune wanted to take a moment to share in the celebration of counselors this week. Hear first-hand from the students about how counselors have made an impact on their lives. For more Dallas ISD student-produced content, visit: http://skylinetribune.wix.com/skylinenews.

Dallas ISD teachers of 5th grade students have an opportunity to access a series of videos donated to the school district to help their students begin exploring careers. The videos feature several Dallas professionals talking to 5th grade students at San Jacinto Elementary School about how they overcame obstacles in their lives to choose their individual career paths. “The most interesting thing is how 5th grade students who listen to these speakers respond in end of the year surveys about the series,” said Dallas business leader and district alum Tom Dunning who spearheaded the project. “Many students say that they…