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High school students are invited to a free SAT boot camp happening later this month. The boot camps are happening on Feb. 22 and 29 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at: • Skyline High School • Molina High School • Townview Center • Woodrow Wilson High School • Kimball High School • Conrad High School • White High School • Spruce High School. There are a limited number of spots available at each location. Interested high school students are encouraged to sign up today at bit.ly/2019-20_bootcamps.

Twenty-five Dallas ISD gifted/talented program teachers were chosen to take part in a makerspace cohort specifically geared towards gifted/talented education. Teachers began their learning in May when they explored the Dallas Makerspace for adults located in Carrollton. From there, they met with a panel of makerspace experts from around the Dallas area to gather information and inspiration on designing their very only makerspace in their classrooms. All cohort teachers went through an intensive two-day summer training where they defined their vision and goals, chose a program structure, and prepared for inclusivity while using the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) curriculum.…

Dallas ISD educators and administrators can now apply for a $20,000 scholarship to continue their post-baccalaureate education to benefit the Dallas ISD community and its students. The Credit Union of Texas established the William H. Cotton Scholarship in 2016. The scholarship is named after William H. Cotton, a Dallas ISD and credit union trailblazer. Teachers and administrators can go here to learn more and download the scholarship application. Eligibility requirements for scholarship applicants include: Must be a CUTX member with a checking account prior to submitting an application. Checking account, and all other accounts at CUTX, must be in good standing. Must be…

In celebration of School Board Recognition Month, we are spotlighting the nine dedicated unpaid volunteers who serve as Dallas ISD trustees. At the age of 27, Miguel Solis was elected to the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees in 2013 and has since been re-elected twice. He recently announced he will not seek reelection for his District 8 seat, which represents Love Field, Northwest Dallas and Central Dallas.  During his tenure on the board, Solis has served as President and Vice-President, making him the youngest ever to hold these positions. His efforts on the board have included drafting and unanimously passing the…