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Is a virtual school return an option? Rumors are circulating, confirmed by two Dallas ISD staffers, that the school district is looking at how to provide virtual learning given the rapid spread of coronavirus’ Delta variant. Governor Abbott recently requested out of state staffing assistance despite denying the same request by Dallas area hospitals only […]
TEA COVID19 guidance to local school districts is out and it is flies in the face of Centers for Disease Control guidance. The Texas Education Agency has issued the following information. The new guidance from TEA comes shortly after Governor Abbott denied emergency healthcare staffing for area hospitals experiencing a four fold increase in COVID19 […]
Dallas ISD‘s VOLY Volunteer system is waiting for your volunteer application to help fill needs on the Dallas ISD Calendar. Many local schools in the area can use your support despite students not being on campus yet. Please complete the application linked above. What is VOLY? VOLY is a candidate tracking system which pairs volunteers […]
Dallas ISD jobs are available for teachers, substitute teachers, and other staff, but right now Dallas ISD needs volunteer help too distributing technology packs to elementary students. Dallas ISD is actively recruiting volunteers to help the Technology Department distribute computers to elementary school students starting Monday, August 17, 2020. These current openings would not have […]
It’s time for school registration according to the Dallas ISD Calendar – whether anyone is ready or not. School will start September 8, 2020 per the decision by the Board of Trustees on July 23, 2020. It is unclear exactly how school will be delivered. Remember that signing up for school means you need an […]
Sick TEA says Dallas Schools to open in August 2020. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) says schools must open their physical doors in August, unless Abbott orders a closure or if there is “a confirmed case on campus.” Readers should note that this guidance was issued by employees working from home. TEA has also been keeping […]
Dallas ISD parents are being asked for their opinion about how they want their children to return to school for the 2020-2021 school year. You can let Dallas school administration know what you think by filling out a survey for each of your children. You will find a video explaining the latest plans the district […]
Today, the Congressional App Challenge 2020 was launched. The app challenge is a project of the U.S. House of Representatives. Registration is now open for students, and more detailed rules and guidelines can be found on their website. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC), the official student coding competition of the U.S. House of Representatives, is […]
Meal packets will be given once a week at Grab and Go locations. In a notice to parents, Dallas ISD has stated it would be moving to once weekly food distribution from the Monday/Thursday schedule it had been doing to Thursday only. Please mark your calendar. Grab and Go Meal packets are will be available […]
Townview parents concerned about COVID19 have multiple online resources they can use for accurate information. We would ask that those able PLEASE connect with those you know without internet access. This list is not comprehensive, but should be useful in providing updated information regarding COVID19: City of Dallas https://dallascityhall.com/Pages/Coronavirus-Resources.aspx Dallas County Emergency Health and Disaster Management […]