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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

Kleburg Elementary in South Dallas catches fire

No injuries, but unemployed teachers are now consoling unbored school children.

Friday, Sept. 14, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative has busy August meeting

Volunteers are needed for the growing Bayles Fest; the Library battle rages on; and law enforcement efforts are bearing fruit.

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007

Student-run School Zone Dallas begins 6th season

Rosie O'Donnell "bummed," but accepts rejection of her bid to co-host

The program welcomes a new cast to start off a new school year.

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007

Neighborhood hoping to bring more than an apple for S.S. Conner Elementary teachers

If all teachers have to subsist on is apples, they may not be able to educate properly. Won't you help?

Monday, Aug. 13, 2007

Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup raises $51,500 for Dallas SCORES

The full amount was donated to local youth organization Dallas SCORES prior to FC Dallas’ home-opener on Sunday, April 22.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Four Dallas teachers battle (to the death) for DISD 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year award

It's not too late! Just text your vote to 1-800-TEACH and stay tuned for the final elimination round.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Dallas ISD students raise $55K through ‘Common Cents’ charity

Little known fact: 38% of the coins collected were in dubloons.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Walnut Hill students collect dimes to buy new dog for Dallas police

As they say, "every dog has his dime." (Oh, kill me)

Thursday, April 19, 2007

White Rock Home Tour and Art Festival to benefit Hexter Elementary this weekend

East Dallas modern homes and more than 65 featured local artists join to benefit arts at Hexter.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Community support kept kites flying high at 6th Annual Bayles Elementary Kite Day

Despite some rain, students, teachers and families enjoyed the annual event. Photo gallery inside.

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Bliss Spa to visit Dallas ISD elementary schools to give free treatments to teachers

Dallas’ Bliss Spa wants to show they “Have-a-Heart” for the Dallas Independent School District

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007

DISD credit card scandal incriminates three principals

Two asked to resign; third will be reassigned.

Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007

Runyon Elementary School to host NHL STREET All-Star tournament

Members of the 2007 NHL Western and Eastern Conference All-Star teams will join together to cheer on students from Runyon Elementary School as they compete in the NHL Street All-Star Tournament.

Friday, Jan. 19, 2007

Guzick Elementary School remembers its namesake

Frank Guzick was admired by students and named teacher of the year several times. The new elementary school is not far from Skyline High, where Guzick was principal in the 1970s and 80s.

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007

Preston Hollow replaces principal responsible for segregation of students

Teresa Parker was moved to an administrative position in Dallas ISD.

Monday, Jan. 8, 2007

Lakewood Elementary School receives restaurant gratuity

The restaurant will donate 10% of its sales on certain dates to the school's PTA.

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary students hospitalized due to pepper spray

Fourteen students and a teacher at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary in Oak Cliff were taken to nearby hospitals after a student squirted pepper spray in the hallway.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006

Dallas ISD dedicates Jerry R. Junkins Elementary

$12 million school in the Wellington Run subdivision of Carrollton, serves 800 students.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006

No heat at Oak Cliff elementary school

Its a cold day at Oak Cliff Elementary school.

Monday, Dec. 4, 2006

S.S. Conner Elementary celebrates 40th anniversary of reading program

Dallas ISD has the second largest Reading Is Fundamental program of any school district in the country and one of the oldest.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006

DISD to hold Area 3 town hall meeting to discuss school boundary changes

The Dallas Independent School District will hold a town hall meeting on November 30th for Area 3 parents, school staff, and community to learn about the proposed school boundary changes effective for the 2007-2008 school year and to give their comments and suggestions.

Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006

DISD to hold Area 1 town hall meeting to discuss school boundary changes

The Dallas Independent School District will hold a town hall meeting on December 5th for Area 1 parents, school staff, and community to learn about the proposed school boundary changes effective for the 2007-2008 school year and to give their comments and suggestions.

Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006


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