Photo gallery: Macon Elementary in Dallas debuts their “People’s Garden”
The students and staff of Macon were joined by Dr. Janey Thornton from Washington, D.C.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
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Mills Elementary School in Dallas will unveil redesigned library on Sept. 18
New books, eco-friendly design elements, furniture, shelving, carpet, and reading corners.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009
Macon Elementary School in Dallas will plant a “People’s Garden”
Garden will be launched at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18.
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Dallas City Councilman Tennell Atkins to give away school supplies to area children
The event is co-sponsored by Value Giant Stores.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Students from Charles A. Gill Elementary School in Dallas to get free shopping spree at Academy Sports
Students will have a chance to shop for school uniforms, backpacks, footwear and other accessories.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Dallas ISD schools vying for $10,000 prize in video competition
Both L.G. Pinkston High School and George W. Truett Elementary School are competing.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Sprayground at Ferguson Park opens with Family Fun Day on June 6
Has an advanced filtration system so you don't have to worry (as much) about those little bacterial critters.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Dallas ISD names Youlonda Green-Fuller 2009-2010 Teacher Assistant Of The Year
A graduate of Justin F. Kimball High School, Green-Fuller has served the district for 10 years.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Dallas ISD selects five finalists for 2009-2010 Teacher Assistant of the Year
Teacher assistants show dedication and support for students, teachers, parents, and the community.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Dallas ISD selects four finalists for 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year
Winner will be announced at an awards program on Thursday, May 21 at the Women's Museum in Fair Park.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
UPDATED: Daniel Webster Elementary in Dallas closed from Friday May 1 until at least Monday, May 11 due to swiiiiiine fluuuuu
The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department confirmed that a student had contracted the swine flu.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Four Dallas ISD school to be named STEM Leadership campuses
The schools are participating in a premiere pilot program in North Texas that is strengthening education in science, technology, engineering and math in 6th grade classrooms.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
James B. Bonham Elementary School to receive National Excellence In Urban Education Award
Bonham is among 12 schools nationwide to receive the award and is the only Texas school on the list.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Six Dallas ISD schools named to nonprofit’s prestigious list of academic performers
Lists like these help educators focus on the practices and strategies that have a positive impact on student achievement.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Dallas School Board Trustee Ron Price touts achievements in District 9
Price says that it's time to shine a spotlight on what's working.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Dallas ISD schools get a nod from National Center For Urban School Transformation
La dee da for James B. Bonham Elementary School and William L. Cabell Elementary School.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009
Seagoville Elementary School staff donating books for armed forces
Armed forces will undoubtedly enjoy revisiting algebra and calculus.
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Dallas firm Gardere Wynne Sewell announces the winners of the MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
A fifth-grader at Marsalis Elementary School took home the prize.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
Seven Dallas ISD teachers receive free airline tickets for essay contest
Teachers were invited to write essays about what makes their classroom unique and effective.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
Dallas ISD teachers told to give back bonus money overpayments
Better not pout, better not cry - just return the money before Christmas, ho ho ho.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008
Dallas ISD to develop all-male leadership academy
The all male academy was proposed as part of the 2008 bond program which voters approved in May.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
Multimedia: Ferguson Road Initiative celebrates ten years of changing neighborhoods for the better
There would be no Pegasus News if not for the inspiration provided by FRI -- and that's the least of the organization's contributions, which were celebrated with a bus tour and reception last Friday.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Suzy Smith is named Dallas ISD’s 2008-2009 teacher of the year
Natalie Brown is the DISD 2008-2009 teacher assistant of the year
An art teacher, Smith has six years of teaching experience.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Dallas elementary students win Earth Day contest
Second grade students at Onesimo Hernandez Elementary won Current Energy’s Educate Dallas Earth Day 2008 poster contest.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Dallas children’s book fair and literary festival kicks off with special guests
¿Que tal? Co-creator of the bilingual "Baldo" comic will kick off the Dallas Children's Book Fair and Literary Festival Friday with Mayor Tom Leppert.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
UPDATED: Four finalists named for 2008-2009 Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year
Five finalists for Teacher Assistant of the year will also be honored May 20
If these teachers and aides combined, they'd be the perfect educator.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Dallas ISD observes Cinco de Mayo
Eight schools will host activities and programs
DISD officials call them "programs and activities"; we call them fiestas.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Hernandez Elementary School in Dallas wins Earth Day poster contest
The school will get a $1,000 check at a ceremony on Earth Day, April 22.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Bryan Adams High School and Kiest Elementary School on lockdown Monday morning
Police are searching for a suspect.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Kids and art go together at Oak Cliff’s Rosemont Elementary School
Rosemont offers visual arts, music, theater and dance to every child, not as electives but as an integral part of the curriculum.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Jamba Juice grants $28K to four Dallas ISD schools for fitness programs, gyms, or playgrounds
Four words: Guy in banana costume.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Sixth Floor Museum, Foundation, Ferguson Road Initiative Volunteers rally to bring 160 Dallas students, families to Museum March 29
Funded by a local family foundation grant, the FRI/Bayles Family Cultural Field Trip benefits an “at risk” community that would otherwise not be able to afford such an outing.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Dallas ISD schools partner with Earning By Learning
Because books aren't inherently interesting to elementary students, kids will get cash incentives to read.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Unknown suspect attempts kidnapping in northwest Dallas
The incident occurred near 3100 Park Lane in Dallas.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008
Photo gallery: Bayles students meet astronauts, former Dallas Mayor Miller
The astronauts and mayor arrived at the noontime outdoor celebration to honor 25 Bayles students who submitted winning essays on the importance of exercise and nutrition.
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007
Dallas ISD principals receive performance pay
56 Campuses met DISD's performance indicators and the Federal Adequate Yearly Progress standards
Principals have earned performance pay awards of up to $10,000
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Strong Families Dallas to hold Hispanic Town Hall Meeting
Strong Families Dallas is a non-profit organization focused on providing marriage education and enrichment classes.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Dallas pastor recruits 100+ black men for mentoring program
More than 100 men volunteered to mentor the 795 students at Frederick Douglass Elementary in Pleasant Grove.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Dallas school officer investigated for calling boys “stupid”
No confirmation on the report that he also called the boys "doo doo heads" and "dorks."
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Pauline Medrano becomes Principal for a Day
Program brings the Councilwoman to Esperanza Hope Medrano Elementary, named after her trailblazing mother.
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
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