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A partnership between Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Borden Dairy and Dalla ISD is bringing thousands of gallons of milk to Dallas ISD families and Dallas residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Borden Dairy, which is based in Dallas, is distributing fresh milk to nonprofits through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Farmers to Families Food Box Program, which is part of Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program (CFAP). Through the Mayor’s Milk Initiative, Borden will deliver the milk to Dallas ISD elementary schools and certain houses of worship. The upcoming milk distributions scheduled for Dallas ISD schools are: Thursday, May 28…
Dallas ISD’s Homeless Education Program (HEP) is committed to finding new ways to build strong relationships with the district’s staff, students and families. For this reason, the program is being added to the second phase of implementation of the Let’s Talk! Initiative. Students and families that face housing insecurity—particularly in the context of COVID-19—can click here or visit the HEP website to submit their questions, concerns, suggestions, etc. A representative of Homeless Education Program will then be notified and will reply in a timely manner. “The Homeless Education Program is excited to be included as part of the Let’s Talk!…
To prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement coursework, Advanced Academic Services is sponsoring an AP Virtual Boot Camp for any student enrolled in AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language, and AP Human Geography for the 2020-2021 school year. Students will build on writing and math skills, develop content knowledge, and learn AVID strategies to navigate through the coursework. The AP Virtual Boot Camp will take place: Aug. 3-5, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 3 sessions daily Students who attend the AP Virtual Boot Camp will receive the following materials: TI 84 Plus CE graphing calculators…
Raising Cane’s and two NFL stars have teamed up to send their congratulations to Dallas ISD seniors! Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley filmed videos sharing their kudos to seniors at nearly 20 different Dallas ISD high schools. Go here to see the videos!