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Dallas ISD is celebrating a high school student who was recently named a finalist for the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues Debater of the Year award. The Urban Debate National Debater of the Year Award is a coveted honor given to a high school urban debater who exemplifies competitive excellence and the impact debate has had on their lives. In her submission, Alaysha C., a student at Sunset High School, described debate as more than an extracurricular activity. “Debate didn’t just teach me how to make arguments,” she said. “It taught me that I was worth listening to. That…

Cerca de 200 estudiantes de docencia recibieron hace poco cartas de intención, un reconocimiento de su dedicación a sus futuras carreras en la educación. Recibir una de estas cartas es un logro significativo y le garantiza a cada estudiante una plaza de maestro en Dallas ISD luego de licenciarse y certificarse como docentes. El salario inicial será de al menos $61,000. Además de las prestaciones del distrito, los graduados también podrían calificar para recibir incentivos al trabajar en áreas necesitadas, como el incentivo de $5000 para plazas de educación especial en salones autónomos. A través de los programas de P-TECH…

Preparatorias Woodrow Wilson y Roosevelt brillan en campeonatos estatales de porristas de la UIL Más de 200 programas élite de porristas de todo Texas se dieron cita en el Fort Worth Convention Center con motivo del Campeonato Estatal de Animación de la UIL. Dallas ISD envió cinco equipos a la competencia, y los de las preparatorias Woodrow Wilson y Roosevelt desafiaron las posibilidades consiguiendo un puesto superior en el campeonato. Su éxito marca un hito histórico para el deporte en Dallas ISD, y muestra que los programas de porristas del distrito ganan cada vez más fuerza en el escenario estatal.…

Se invita a las familias a la Expo Más Opciones Dallas ISD invita a las familias y la comunidad a la Expo Más Opciones, donde podrán conocer la gran variedad de opciones educativas disponibles en todo el distrito. Con representación de casi 200 escuelas, el evento destacará el compromiso del distrito con la excelencia, la innovación y la tradición. Quienes asistan aprenderán más sobre todo lo que ofrece Dallas ISD, incluyendo lenguaje dual, aprendizaje personalizado, STEM/STEAM, academias de liderazgo y deportes de campeonato. Las familias también podrán inscribir a sus hijos para el año escolar 2025–2026, y cerca de 50…

Cada año, el liderazgo escolar y Gestión de Capital Humano colaboran para reconocer a maestros y líderes excepcionales de todo el distrito con la premiación para maestros y directores del año. Los finalistas para estos premios serán reconocidos durante el evento Winners Circle, el cual también destaca a maestros prometedores. Una vez que los maestros son elegidos por su escuela para maestro del año, pueden presentar su candidatura para el reconocimiento distrital. Este año, 85 ganadores de maestro del año de escuelas se postularon para el honor distrital, con un escrito sobre su pasión e innovación en la docencia, el…

Written by Julian Spearman, Student Activities Department This semester, introducing Mario Kart World to the Dallas ISD Esports program culminated in a thrilling victory. “During the year, our Esports team meets weekly to train,” said Allison Peña, coach of Felix G. Bothello Personalized Learning Elementary School. “We hold mini tournaments on our campus every week, so our students are extremely prepared.” Similarly, Luis Baeza , coach for Geneva Heights Elementary School, said that consistency was their secret weapon. “We committed to weekly practices where we didn’t just play the game,” he said. “We focused on structure, social skills, and the…

Written by Julian Spearman, Student Activities More than 200 elite cheer programs from all over Texas came together at the Ft. Worth Convention Center for the UIL State Spirit Cheer Championships. Dallas ISD sent 5 teams to the competition, and Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt high schools defied the odds securing a top spot in the championship. The teams’ success marks a historic milestone for Dallas ISD athletics, proving that the district’s spirit programs are becoming a force to be reckoned with on the state stage. With over 200 teams vying for a title, finishing in the top 20 is a…

Dallas ISD invites families and community members to explore the wide range of educational choices available at the upcoming More Choice Expo. With nearly 200 campuses represented, the event will highlight the district’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and tradition. Attendees will learn more about  all Dallas ISD has to offers, including dual language, personalized learning, STEM/STEAM, leadership academies, and championship athletics.. Families will have the chance to register for the 2025-2026 school year and nearly 50 registrars will be on hand to assist and answer questions. Why Attend the More Choice Expo? Learn how students earn college credit while in…

Written by Lennon Formaggini, Student Activities Department The energy at Skyline High School was electric.  Hundreds of students entered the building and eccentric costumes were on full display. Friends, family, and judges were eager to watch the team challenges at the Destination Imagination Regional tournament. The annual event drew more than 150 teams from across the Dallas region and served as the crucial starting line for teams hoping to prove their creative problem-solving abilities. After months of preparation, unique scripts, and engineered devices, students solved complex, open-ended problems combining science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. When the final scores were tallied,…

Nearly 200 students in the P-TECH education pathway across Dallas ISD recently received letters of intent, honoring their dedication to building careers in education. Earning a letter of intent is an important achievement and ensures students a teaching position with Dallas ISD after they complete a bachelor’s degree and obtain state certification, with a starting salary of at least $61,000.  Graduates may also qualify for incentives in critical shortage areas, including a $5,000 incentive for SPED self-contained positions, in addition to district benefits. Through the P-TECH and Early College High School programs, students can explore various career pathways while taking…