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Each year, fifth-grade students from across Dallas ISD participate in an interactive debate workshop designed to build their skills.  The overall goal is to prepare students for competitive debate and public speaking, honing confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills, and equip coaches with valuable resources. This year, over 350 students from 58 schools attended the annual 5th Grade Debate Workshop at E.D. Walker Middle School. The full-day event included a large-group introductory session in the morning to prepare students for smaller practice sessions in the afternoon. “The energy in the room was incredible. Students were eager to jump in and…

Dallas ISD ofrece cientos de programas especializados, como P-TECH, Montessori y escuelas Legacy, diseñados para inspirar y empoderar a todos y cada uno de los estudiantes. Estas innovadoras opciones tienen base en la tradición, son impulsadas por la excelencia y dan forma al legado único de cada alumno. Acompáñenos durante el evento virtual de Descubre Dallas ISD para conocer nuestra gran variedad de escuelas de opción e infórmese sobre el proceso de solicitud. Las sesiones tendrán lugar de 9 a.m. a 11 a.m. el sábado, 6 de diciembre, para primarias y de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. para secundarias y…

From P-TECH and Montessori to Legacy Schools, Dallas ISD offers hundreds of specialty programs designed to inspire and empower every student.  These innovative options are rooted in tradition, driven by excellence, and built to shape each student’s unique legacy. Join us for a virtual Discover Dallas ISD experience to explore our wide range of choice schools and learn more about the application process. The sessions will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, for elementary schools and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for middle and high schools. There will be one more session for all…

Una vez más las escuelas de Dallas ISD han recibido calificaciones superiores de parte de Children at Risk, una organización sin fines de lucro de investigación y defensa, en varias categorías de de las clasificaciones de 2025 de las escuelas del norte de Texas, demostrando así la excelencia y el compromiso de Dallas ISD con el alto rendimiento académico en todos los niveles. Al nivel de preparatoria, Dallas ISD se llevó cinco de los 10 primeros puestos entre todas las escuelas del norte de Texas. School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center se posicionó en…

Dallas ISD schools once again earned top honors from Children at Risk, a research and advocacy nonprofit organization, across multiple categories in the 2025 rankings of North Texas schools, showcasing the district’s continued excellence and commitment to academic achievement at every level. At the high school level, Dallas ISD claimed five of the top 10 spots among all North Texas schools. The School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center earned the No. 1 ranking, maintaining its long-standing reputation as one of the best public schools in the nation. Close behind, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet…

Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Juventud Sin Hogar, un momento dedicado a generar conciencia sobre la falta de vivienda y otras dificultades a las que se enfrentan algunos jóvenes en Dallas ISD junto con sus familias. Cada año más de 3900 estudiantes de Dallas ISD pasan por situaciones de precariedad o falta de vivienda. Estos estudiantes y sus familias muestran resiliencia y merecen acceso a las mismas oportunidades educativas y apoyo socioemocional. El Programa de Educación para Estudiantes Sin Hogar de Dallas ISD ayuda al capacitar al personal, acercar a las familias a recursos y apoyar…

Dallas ISD and the Dallas Education Foundation unveiled the district’s first Career Exploration Mobile Lab, a mobile classroom that brings hands-on career discovery directly to middle school students. The Career Exploration Mobile Lab is a cornerstone of the district’s Career Connected Learning initiative, which builds career awareness, exploration, and readiness from elementary through high school. The initiative enables students to make informed decisions about their futures through: Elementary school: Career awareness via engaging curriculum and career-related activity kits. Middle school: Career exploration through the new mobile lab. High school: Career readiness via professional, soft, and entrepreneurial skill development. “By bringing…

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about youth homelessness and the challenges many Dallas ISD students and their families face. Each year, more than 3,900 Dallas ISD students experience homelessness or housing instability. These students and families demonstrate resilience and deserve access to equal educational opportunities and social-emotional support. The Dallas ISD Homeless Education Program helps by training staff, connecting families to resources, and engaging students to build a bridge toward academic and future success. Here are four ways you can support HEP: Amazon Wishlist: Purchase items for students and families in need. Food…

Families interested in a Dallas ISD specialty program for the 2026–2027 school year are encouraged to apply online now. The application window runs from Nov. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2026. Explore more than 100 innovative programs rooted in tradition, driven by excellence, and designed to shape every student’s legacy. Click here to learn more. Applications are open NOW for the following: Legacy School transfers Pre-K through 12th grade P-TECH and Early College Program Magnet schools Montessori schools Single-gender schools International Baccalaureate Dual language Personalized learning Transformation schools Talented and Gifted  Visual and performing arts STEM/STEAM Career Institutes Project-based learning…

Las familias interesadas en un programa especializado de Dallas ISD para el año escolar 2026–2027 pueden enviar su solicitud en línea ya. El plazo para presentar la solicitud de admisión abre el 1 de noviembre de 2026 y cerrará el 31 de enero de 2026. Conozca más sobre nuestros más de 100 programas innovadores arraigados en la tradición, impulsados por la excelencia y diseñados para dar forma al legado de su hijo. Haga clic aquí para más información. Las solicitudes están disponibles ya para lo siguiente: Transferencias entre escuelas Legacy Prekínder a 12.º grado P-TECH y programa Early College  Escuelas magnet …