Author: The Hub

From the classroom to campus administration, Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary School emphasizes leadership development at every level.  The school earned an overall academic score of 88 from the Texas Education Agency by focusing on schoolwide collaboration.   At Brashear, academic success begins the moment students walk through the school doors. Each morning, they are greeted by the principal, Sonja Barnes, and teacher assistants.. Barnes welcomes students with a swarm of bubbles, creating a friendly environment that sets the tone for the day.   “I believe that as teachers, we should approach our work with joy and intention, making school an exciting place…

Devon Furston, head wrestling coach at Justin F. Kimball High School, built a championship program rooted in unity.  A former student-athlete and Kimball alumnus, Fortson dedicated nearly four decades to wrestling and is now making history. In recognition of his lasting influence on students and the wrestling community, he will be inducted into the 2026 Texas High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Honor.   “When I found out about the honor, I was reminded how everything happens in due time,” he said. “In due time, you’ll get your flowers—you’ll get your reward for the hard work you do. I’m glad…

The 2026 mock trial season wrapped up with outstanding performances from students across the district, culminating in a highly competitive series of courtroom battles. The final regional standings are as follows: First  place: Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts  Second  place: Skyline High School Third place: Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center  Fourth place: School of Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center This year’s competition showcased exceptional advocacy skills, from dynamic opening statements to precise witness examinations. Students demonstrated professionalism, composure, and a deep understanding of legal…

On any given day at Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy at James W. Fannin, students are dreaming up ways to solve problems most adults barely notice. One group imagines a vending machine stocked not with chips and candy, but with deodorant, lotion, pencils, pens, sanitary pads, and even hoodies that meet dress code.  Another team wants to redesign the lanyard for student IDs so it feels more like an accessory. Another looked at the hallways, and spearheaded a campaign to decorate them with student art to improve campus culture.  Kathryn Cates, the teacher who is turning entrepreneurship into a way…

Dallas ISD ha dado grandes pasos en materia de desempeño estudiantil y, al aprobar el Año Escolar con Días Adicionales durante su reunión regular en enero, la Junta Escolar dio al distrito una estrategia más para que los estudiantes reciban el apoyo que necesitan para triunfar. Gracias al nuevo calendario, el distrito agregará días escolares para 13 primarias y para los estudiantes de sexto grado de siete secundarias con el fin de que reciban apoyo y tiempo extra para explorar actividades que enriquecerán su experiencia escolar. Estos días adicionales llevarán a una mejora en el desarrollo académico, social y emocional…

Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD aprueba de manera unánime propuesta de programa de bonos de $6200 millones La Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD aprobó de manera unánime la propuesta del programa de bonos de $6200 millones que será sometida a voto en mayo. La propuesta, que se desarrolló a lo largo del año pasado con la ayuda del Comité Directivo Ciudadano del Programa de Bonos, hará posible lo siguiente: construir 26 escuelas completamente nuevas en estos planteles; renovar y modernizar todos los planteles (véase proyectos propuestos por plantel); retirar los 700 salones portátiles restantes en el distrito (utilizados por cerca…

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $6.2 billion bond proposal that will go to voters in May. The proposal, which was developed over the past year with the help of the Citizens Bond Steering Committee, will: • build 26 brand-new replacement schools at these campuses • renovate and modernize all campuses (see proposed scope by campus) • remove the district’s 700 remaining school portables (used by nearly 10,000 students) • upgrade safety and security at all campuses • update school furniture • upgrade student technology and purchase new school buses • upgrade physical education facilities • repair…

Dallas ISD has made great strides in student achievement, and during its regular meeting in January, the Board of Trustees gave the district another tool to make sure that students are getting all the support they need to succeed when it approved the Additional Days School Year.  Thanks to this new calendar, the district is adding a few days for 13 elementary schools and for sixth graders in seven middle schools so students can get that extra support and spend time exploring activities that will enrich their school experience.  These extra days will enhance students’ academic, social and emotional growth…

Un grupo de estudiantes de Dallas ISD y sus familias se dieron cita en el Museo de la Sociedad Histórica de Dallas para participar en la competencia del Día Nacional de la Historia con tema de “Revoluciones, reacciones y reformas en la historia”. “Este día da a los estudiantes el espacio de desarrollarse explorando el lugar de donde vienen”, dijo Shalon Bond, directora de Estudios Sociales. “A través de investigaciones minuciosas y la autoexpresión creativa, los estudiantes practican usar su voz, fortalecen su identidad y aprenden que sus historias, y aquellas que van descubriendo, importan”. Los alumnos presentaron proyectos en…

Dallas ISD students and their families gathered at the Dallas Historical Society Museum to compete in this year’s National History Day competition, themed “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.” “National History Day gives students the space to develop who they are by exploring where they come from,” Shalon Bond, director of Social Studies, said. “Through deep research and creative self‑expression, students exercise their voice, strengthen their identity, and learn that their stories and the stories they uncover matter.” Students presented projects in a range of formats, including exhibits, websites, documentaries, performances, and historical papers. Through their work, they demonstrated research skills…