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
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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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