Dallas ISD is building on its legacy as a leader in classroom innovation by expanding the use of AI tools across campuses. “The district recognizes the need to be innovative with the rapid evolution of technology,” said Douglas Frank, director of the Reading Language Arts Department. “If we are truly preparing our students for a future, we must recognize how technology will impact their lives and provide opportunities for them to become more confident in their use of technology.” Last school year, an AI task force was developed to explore how new technology could be incorporated into classrooms. Recently, the…
Author: Jenna Carpenter
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith Glee Club students are learning more than musical notes and scales; they are gaining self-confidence and forming relationships. “Choir is like exposure therapy,” said Christian R. “It’s a safe environment, so the pressure of performing in front of others is lost very quickly and will help you be more confident in every aspect of your life.” A senior, Christian, joined seven years ago as a way to learn more about music. His favorite parts of being in the glee club are the friends he’s made along the way. “Choir helped me…
En Downtown Montessori at Ida B. Wells Academy, los estudiantes son líderes: eligen sus trabajos, se apoyan entre ellos y aprenden en la práctica todos los días. “Es una gran escuela”, dijo Grayson H. “Aprendo mucho y es divertido enseñar a los más pequeños”. Grayson llegó a Ida B. Wells en prekínder. Ahora que está en tercer grado, planea quedarse más tiempo. “Me encanta esta escuela. Es una gran comunidad”. Como la primera escuela Montessori en el centro de Dallas, Ida B. Wells recibe a estudiantes de prekínder a séptimo grado. La escuela se ampliará en los años venideros, y…
Dallas ISD define la excelencia en la consejería escolar. Para el año escolar 2025–2026, el distrito presentó el rubro de excelencia en consejería escolar, el cual detalla pautas transparentes para las mejores prácticas y fortalece las bases del distrito para el futuro. Para Joann Jackson, directora de Servicios de Consejería, ese es exactamente el objetivo. “Tenemos iniciativas de excelencia para maestros, subdirectores, directores y directores ejecutivos. Los consejeros se atendrán al mismo estándar que los demás”, dijo. Este rubro es parte del esfuerzo del distrito por establecer un estándar que otros puedan seguir. Al fijar objetivos, hacer revisiones anuales y…
At Downtown Montessori at Ida B. Wells Academy, students take the lead; choosing their work, supporting one another, and learning by doing every day “It’s a really great school,” said Grayson H. “You learn a lot, and it’s fun teaching the younger students.” Grayson came to Ida B. Wells when she was in pre-K3. Now a third grader, she plans to stay. “I love this school. It’s a great community,” she said. The first Montessori school in downtown Dallas, Ida B. Wells welcomes students from pre-K3 to seventh grade. The campus plans to expand, and will open to eighth graders…
En Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, la inspiración no solo anda por los pasillos —canta, dibuja y baila en ellos también. “Es una comunidad con un solo objetivo. Todos pensamos igual”, dijo Lucas S. “Nadie juzga y todos nos aceptamos como somos”. Lucas, cuyos hermanos mayores se graduaron de Booker T., creyó en un principio que seguiría sus pasos como pintor. Con el tiempo, no obstante, su enfoque se viró hacia el arte tridimensional, para el que usa piezas de metal para crear esculturas de la vida silvestre de Texas. En Booker T., existen…
At Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, inspiration doesn’t just walk the halls; it sings, sketches, and dances through them. “It’s a community of one mind. Everyone thinks alike,” said Lucas S. “No one judges you and accepts you for who you are.” Lucas, whose older brothers all graduated from Booker T., initially came thinking he would follow in their footsteps as a painter. Over time, his focus shifted to 3-D art, where he uses scrap metal to create sculptures of Texas wildlife At Booker T., there are four conservatories students can choose from: dance,…
Dallas ISD is redefining what excellence looks like in school counseling. For the 2025–2026 school year, the district rolled out the School Counselor Excellence Instrument, which lays out clear guidelines for best practices and strengthens the district’s foundation for years to come. For Joann Jackson, director of Counseling Services, that’s exactly the point. “We have excellence initiatives for teachers, assistant principals, principals, and executive directors. We hold counselors to the same standard of excellence we require from others,” she said. The SCEI is part of the district’s ongoing effort to set a standard that others can follow. Through goal setting,…
Las jornadas escolares de Clifton W. pueden parecer un poco diferentes de lo habitual. Cuando llega a Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation por la mañana, su primera clase no se trata de un libro ni es una lección. En lugar de ello, va a la sala de pesas, donde se enfoca en la fuerza, la agilidad y en ejercicios diseñados para prepararlo como futuro bombero. Clifton y sus compañeros están entre los primeros estudiantes de Roosevelt que serán bomberos y técnicos en emergencias médicas certificados cuando crucen el escenario de graduación, con una garantía de trabajo con el…
Clifton W.’s school day looks a little different than most. When he arrives at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, Clifton’s first class isn’t about a book or in a lecture. Instead, he heads to the weight room, where he focuses on strength, agility, and fitness exercises designed to prepare him for a career in firefighting. Clifton and his classmates are among the first students at Roosevelt who will be certified firefighters and EMTs when they cross the graduation stage, with a guaranteed job offer from Dallas Fire Rescue. A sophomore, Clifton said the program is life-changing. “It’s an…