EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Dallas & Richardson ISDs
HIGHLIGHT DALLAS The city is partnering with Dallas ISD to provide funds to potentially expand internet access. Dallas City Council agreed during its April 27 meeting to share costs on an independent consultant to assess the city’s broadband internet supply. The consultant is also expected to recommend long-term strategies for improving internet access, a ordability and adoption throughout Dallas. The partnership is part of a larger project called Operation Connectivity that is designed to “connect all of Texas’ 5.5 million public school students with a device and reliable internet connection,” according to district documents. The council’s approval allows the city to disperse up to $250,000 on the e ort. Dallas ISD board of trustees meets May 12 at 11:30 a.m. and May 26 at 6 p.m. at 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas. www.dallasisd.org Richardson ISD board of trustees meets May 9 and May 23 at 6 p.m. at the RISD Administration Building, 400 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson. www.risd.org MEETINGSWE COVER
Dallas ISD launches anonymous reporting app for students
BY WENDY STURGES
The reporting tool is available 24/7 as a mobile app, by phone at 844-5-SAYNOW (844-572-9669) or online at www.saysomething.net, according to the district. Stu- dents can send tips related to bullying, abuse, harassment and depression. Should a student send in a tip regarding a psychiatric emergency, community health services and law enforcement may be noti ed, according to the district. The program is available at no cost to the district through the nonpro t Sandy Hook Promise, which also provides sta training, according to DISD o cials. “We believe it is also our responsibility to help identify behaviors before they escalate into problems, and the [Say] Something model does that, ultimately preventing serious acts from ever occurring,” Cordova said.
DALLAS ISD Students now have a safe place to voice concerns about safety and mental health. O cials announced on April 4 the launch of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, an online portal and hotline where Dallas ISD students in grades 6-12 can send in tips regarding concerns about violence or student safety and mental health. More than 5,000 schools and school districts nationwide already use the program. According to the district, mental health has become a major concern for students. “Students are grappling with all kinds of challenges since the onset of the pandemic,” DISD Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova said in a release.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING Dallas ISD has launched the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, allowing students in grades 6-12 to privately report concerns regarding mental health, violence or other issues.
Students can anonymously send tips via the Say Something
Tips are reviewed by a
The counselor gathers information about the tip and noti es local school teams and law enforcement, if needed.
Trained school teams intervene and take necessary action.
website, through a hotline or through a mobile app.
trained crisis counselor.
SOURCE: DALLAS ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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