A valuable partnership between the district and the Duncanville Lions Club continues to offer enriching educational opportunities for Duncanville ISD students. For the 16th Annual Literacy Fair, students were given two different essay topics. Second grade students were asked to write about what they would like to be when they grow up. Third graders were challenged [...]
In just over a week, more than 600 student participants in the Duncanville ISD Gifted and Talented program (GATE) will have the chance to show off projects they’ve been working on all year. GATE Exhibitions will be held in the Duncanville High School library on Monday, May 20 for grades 5-8 and Tuesday, May 21 [...]
Throughout each school year, Duncanville ISD students and staff demonstrate the importance of giving back to our community. We’re very proud of the helpful response of our schools to the tragic explosion in West, Texas on April 17. Groups from four different schools organized fundraisers to benefit relief efforts. Acton Elementary Acton first grade teacher Jessica [...]
“Mrs. Cosper, we got it!” shouted students, as Duncanville ISD Education Foundation board members entered the Hyman Elementary fourth grade classroom of Jamey Cosper. With a large check in hand, the Foundation group awarded a grant of $5,091 that will help pay for an Outdoor Learning Environment and Composting Station that will be planted and [...]
In the April 26 Friday Informer, we told you about the Project Based Learning “Entrepreneur Extravaganza” project, which gave third grade students on every Duncanville ISD elementary campus the chance to learn what it takes to start and run a business, while developing a deep understanding of economics. Students collaborated to design, create, and sell [...]
Students were recently asked to demonstrate for educators how they use Project Based Learning, and provide insight for what they’d like to see next year. During the week of April 29 – May 3, each Duncanville ISD fourth grade teacher visited third grade classrooms to see PBL in action. They gained insight from students and [...]
A recent Project Based Learning assignment not only helped third grade students across the district learn about supply and demand, but also showed them what it takes to start a business. The PBL Entrepreneur Extravaganza challenged groups of third graders to work collaboratively to design and model new or re-created products, streamline production, and advertise their [...]
During the month of May, Duncanville ISD will host three Project Based Learning (PBL) Orientation Nights for parents of students currently in grades 2, 4, and 6 in preparation for next school year. The district implemented PBL in grades 3, 5, and 7 at the start of the 2012-13 school year, and as students move [...]
During the week of April 22-29, Duncanville ISD celebrated the ways students have been engaged throughout the year, developing ideas to help protect the environment and putting those ideas into action. In honor of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26), students used hands-on activities to practice making a difference with green choices. [...]
Each year, twenty-four Duncanville ISD educators receive the title of Campus Teacher of the Year. These educators are nominated and selected by their colleagues, and are recognized as the finest among an elite group of quality professionals. Duncanville ISD’s 2013 Campus Teachers of the Year were also recognized by the community at the Duncanville Rotary [...]