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Yonathan Tadesse, who teaches algebra and college transition to 10th and 11th graders at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, has been a pioneer in many new campus and district initiatives, serving as math chair and leading the first Link Crew program, which aims to increase attendance, decrease discipline referrals and improve academic performance. A 2014 graduate of Emory University, he  tutored in Atlanta public schools throughout college and experienced firsthand the need for more Black male math teachers. Upon graduation, he became a Teach For America corps member and taught math for five years at W.W. Samuell High School, helping…

Dallas ISD has seven students who qualified to compete at the UIL Academic State Meet scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May .Students who placed in the top three spots at the 4A & 5A UIL Academic Regional Meets this past weekend qualified for the state competition and scholarship opportunities. The Academic State Meet will be held at hub sites located across the state. Students Qualifying for UIL Academic State Meet Third Place – Current Issues: Victoria Fasakin, School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) First Place – Computer Science: Sam Hooper, TAG Second Place – Computer Science:…

MealViewer offers peace of mind for your family! Our newest family app for school meals is now available and offers allergen alerts.  Once you create your student profile, the allergen feature will automatically generate alerts to parents and students notifying them when an allergen is present on the menu. This cuts down on uncertainty and potentially dangerous situations for your student(s). It’s as easy as 1-2-3.  Complete your profile today! Visit MealViewer today at  https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/dallasisdtx Remember, parents must submit a Dietary Request Form for each student for approved modifications to their student’s school meals. Download the Dietary Request Form at…

To combat inequity in education and expose more students to the power of coding, Microsoft is providing weekly virtual workshops for students at William Hawley Atwell Law Academy and Sarah Zumwalt Middle School. The workshops cover topics from designing apps, creating games, and learning how to understand and use data. Microsoft is looking to expand this program to more middle and high schools in next school years.  Zumwalt Middle School principal Bobby Nevels is excited to be part of the pilot program. “Our students thoroughly enjoyed the courses each week,” Nevels said.  “It was time well spent and was very…