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Top Teacher Spotlight showcases outstanding educators across Dallas ISD who are thriving under the Teacher Excellence Initiative.  Melinda Foglesong knew by kindergarten that she wanted to be a teacher, and her plan never changed. Foglesong is a top district teacher with 13 years of experience who is thriving under the Teacher Excellence Initiative, which seeks to identify, encourage, and reward effective teachers by prioritizing and supporting academic excellence. Through the Distinguished Teacher Review Process (DTR), Dallas ISD recognizes teachers who demonstrate leadership, pursue learning opportunities, contribute to the profession of education, and promote academic excellence. Why do you teach? I…

To celebrate International SEL Day on March 27, Dallas ISD’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Department is hosting a student contest to collect examples of what social and emotional learning means to them. Any K-12 Dallas ISD student is invited to enter the contest and use their favorite creative outlet to express their passion for social and emotional learning. Students, or an adult on their behalf, can submit their creative piece through Google Form by Tuesday, March 24,. Winners will be announced on International SEL Day, March 27! Contest Details Students can submit a response to one or more of…

Dallas ISD’s Human Capital Management Department invites all non-degreed professionals housed at the Linus D. Wright Administration Building to the Grow Your Own College Fair. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Administration Building on 9400 North Central Expressway. Representatives from Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Teacher Program, Dallas County Community College District, Ana G. Mendez University, University of North Texas at Dallas, Texas Tech University, and TeachDFW will be onsite. There will be discussions on the degree requirements to complete a bachelor’s degree, how to earn a master’s degree in education or business,…

The Dallas ISD African American Read-In provided families with a great time on Feb. 22! The Racial Equity Office (REO) hosted this cultural event in collaboration with three Dallas ISD trustees. The 2020 African American Read-In took place at Justin F. Kimball High School. Each student received a free bag of books to build their home library, and school bus transportation and lunch were provided for elementary school students. The books were a variety of reading level appropriate stories featuring African-American characters, writers, themes, as well as other children favorites. Alejandro Pérez, Jr., life coach and teaching artist for Big…