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Felix G. Botello Elementary teacher Jacqueline Martinez recently penned her thoughts in a blog written to the Dallas Morning News on the controversial new teacher compensation plan, known as the Teacher Excellence Initiative. During its rollout, the plan received criticism from various educators including some of the district’s own: teachers. These faces are the largest lifelines of the district who are ultimately charged with educating more than 160,000 students in Dallas ISD. Martinez makes no qualms about her stance. Read why she favors the new pay-for-performance structure for teachers who provide quality instruction while improving student achievement. http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/latest-columns/20140912-unruly-teachers-disappointing.ece

Tonight is the night for the eighth-annual Dallas ISD Districtwide College and Career Fair! The college fair is free and provides many benefits to students and parents as they embark in their next chapter. Please note that all juniors and seniors need to be pre-registered with their counselors to attend. We’ll see you starting at 5:30 p.m. TONIGHT at the Ellis Davis Fieldhouse, 9191 Polk St.

Calling all parents, community leaders, neighbors and friends of Dallas ISD! We are looking for volunteers to SUPPORT our students. It takes only a quick 60 minutes, one time a week, to impact a child’s life. How can you show your SUPPORT? Tutor an elementary student, mentor a secondary student. SUPPORT a classroom by assisting in the computer lab or  Volunteer today chaperoning a field trip! You can also SUPPORT a school by assisting with special programs or provide support for extracurricular activities. Call (972)-925-5440 or email volunteer@dallasisd.org and let us know how you are going to SUPPORT a Dallas…