CI North: A learning mecca for career-focused Dallas ISD students. Photo courtesy of Dallas ISD Hub
Happy New Year, District 2!
May you enter 2024 with joy and hope for a prosperous new year, surrounded by loved ones. I present you with the latest Dallas ISD updates:
Dallas ISD District 2 Monthly Updates:
Strong teaching and learning require strong lesson plans. Consistent implementation of high- quality instructional materials across the district ensures that our students are having rich and engaging lessons that are at grade level and aligned with state learning standards.
Honoring teacher excellence at each campus, we congratulate our 2023-2024 Campus Teachers of the Year!
Mechatronics and Manikins: At Dallas ISD’s Career Institutes, students spend half a day every other day earning certifications in high-demand, high-wage, high-skill jobs.
A clean audit opinion is not just about numbers; it’s about responsibility and transparency. Dallas ISD’s results reflect sound fiscal management, strong internal controls, and diligent stewardship of public funds.
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to support improving student outcomes in a Dallas ISD school? Check out United to Learn’s abundant volunteer opportunities!
2023-2024 Master Principals Shoutout:
Congratulations to all of the District 2 Master Principals!
Elementary School Category:
Margaret Huff – Mockingbird Elementary School
Marissa Limon – Dan D. Rogers Elementary School
Lourdes Morales-Figueroa – John J. Pershing Elementary School
Secondary Category:
Chandra Hooper Barnett – Woodrow Wilson High School
Choice School Category:
Michael Tatum – Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
For a full list of Master Principals across the district, visit this article.
D2 Bond Construction Updates:
Campus infrastructure upgrades funded by the proceeds from the 2020 Bond continue across the district. For up-to-date information, see Dallas ISD’s dedicated 2020 Bond website.
December Board Meeting Debrief: This month, Dallas ISD had its regular board briefing and meeting. I’ve chosen to highlight the most important items below:
Superintendent Evaluation and Incentive Plan: Fulfilling one of its most important roles, the board successfully completed and approved its annual 2022-2023 Superintendent Evaluation and Incentive plan. The board also discussed the superintendent’s compensation and approved the superintendent’s 2023-2024 evaluation instrument and incentive plan, both of which are directly aligned to the rigorous academic goals and constraints the board set for our school system.
The Environmental Education Center serves Dallas ISD in a variety of ways. The board received an update on ways the facility provides students and teachers a space to connect with nature while conducting laboratory and field experiments. It reaches pre-K-12 students through instructional programs and local field trips, teachers with professional development and standards aligned curriculum, and families and community with STEM nights and career days.
Upcoming:
- Thurs, January 25th @ 6:00pm – Dallas ISD Board Meeting (5151 Samuell Blvd, Dallas)
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have thoughts, ideas, questions, concerns, or simply want to say hello!
Best,
Sarah Weinberg
Sarah Weinberg.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Weinberg.
