More than 48,000 students in select grade levels will soon take part in a new high-quality learning experiences program that aligns with the high-quality instructional materials being used across classrooms, and these experiences will take them across Dallas ISD. Thanks to a partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Dallas ISD Academic Services, K-8 students will visit the Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum, Dallas Arboretum, and Environmental Education Center. This program connects classroom instruction with real-world learning by removing financial and logistical barriers to provide meaningful and engaging educational experiences. The ‘Learning Voyages’ provide real-world applications of learning that ignite passion and…
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Dallas ISD is closely monitoring winter weather conditions anticipated later this week and early next week. UPDATE: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 | 3 p.m. Dallas ISD will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. All athletic events and practices (indoor and outdoor) are postponed. While highways are improving, many neighborhood streets, sidewalks, and school parking lots remain icy and difficult to navigate, with refreezing expected overnight. This decision was made with the safety of our students and staff in mind. The official sources for all Dallas ISD weather updates can be found on the district’s website, official social media channels,…
Dallas ISD está siguiendo de cerca las condiciones del tiempo previstas para finales de esta semana y principio de la siguiente. ACTUALIZACIÓN: martes, 27 de enero de 2026 | 3 p.m. Dallas ISD permanecerá cerrado mañana, miércoles 28 de enero de 2026. Todos los eventos deportivos y entrenamientos, tanto en interiores como al aire libre, quedan pospuestos. Mientras que las autopistas están mejorando, muchas calles, banquetas y los estacionamientos de las escuelas continúan congelados y difíciles de transitar, y se anticipa que se vuelvan a congelar durante la noche. Esta decisión se tomó teniendo en cuenta la seguridad de nuestros…
At Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Arts Academy, the theater department is growing its creative force. Ramad Carter, the school’s theater teacher, is drawing from his artistry and lifelong passion for education to prepare the next generation of actors to become authentic, expressive, and compassionate performers. Carter studied theater in New York City, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Acting at The New School in 2017. While there, he trained in acting, directing, and playwriting while also performing professionally throughout the city. Even while pursuing his artist career, Carter continued to teach. During his time in…
As a young man, Roberto Garcia, Spanish teacher and wrestling coach at Thomas Jefferson High School, often got in trouble for fighting in school. Though he chalked it up to low impulse control, he now views it as an early foreshadowing of his passion for wrestling. Garcia’s early years were marked by family, transitions, and challenges. In 2005, his family immigrated to Dallas in pursuit of better employment opportunities. His mother, who taught embroidery to low-income women, and his father, a government employee in Durango, Mexico, sought a new beginning. The crossing itself was arduous for his mother and brother,…
Known as the Great James Madison, the 110-year-old Dallas campus recently completed a transformational four-year renovation and construction project, marking a new chapter in its long-standing legacy in South Dallas. “Trojan pride is a state of mind. It shapes how our students think, lead, and strive for greatness,” said Lonnie Russell, principal. Renovations include a state-of-the-art competition gymnasium, modern weight room, athletic training spaces, new locker rooms, and a fully equipped concession stand; made possible by the 2020 Bond. The campus also features outdoor enhancements with a new football and soccer practice field with a track, a baseball field, tennis…
Blen T., de Preston Hollow Elementary, es la ganadora de la 34.ª competencia anual de oratoria Martin Luther King, Jr. El segundo lugar fue para Cameron K., de Clara Oliver Elementary School, y Kennedy K., de Solar Preparatory School for Girls, se llevó tercer lugar. En total, ocho estudiantes de Dallas ISD se presentaron para la competencia anual el viernes, 16 de enero, en el AT&T Performing Arts Center. Los finalistas recibieron una computadora portátil, una placa personalizada, una bolsa con regalos y un regalo monetario de parte del patrocinador, Foley & Lardner LLP. Y también, este año, un donante…
Blen T., from Preston Hollow Elementary, is the winner of the 34th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. She is also the first from her campus to become a finalist. Second place went to Cameron K., from Clara Oliver Elementary School, and Kennedy K. from Solar Preparatory School for Girls came in third place. In total, eight students across Dallas ISD took the stage for the annual competition on Friday, Jan. 16, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. All finalists received a laptop, a personalized plaque, a gift bag with goodies, and a monetary gift from the sponsor, Foley & Lardner…
La aplicación de denuncias anónimas Sandy Hook Promise Say Something ya está disponible en Clever, permitiendo así a los estudiantes y al personal denunciar cualquier cuestión de seguridad durante el día escolar. Dados los nuevos requisitos estatales establecidos por el proyecto de ley 1481 de la Cámara de Representantes, los estudiantes ya no tienen acceso a sus celulares durante el día escolar. Por consiguiente, el sistema Say Something ha sido integrado en Clever para poner a su disposición la posibilidad de hacer una denuncia anónima. Este sistema de denuncias anónimas permite a los estudiantes y al personal reportar de manera…
The Sandy Hook Promise Say Something Anonymous Reporting System app is now available through Clever, providing students and team members with an accessible way to report safety concerns during the school day. Under new state requirements outlined in House Bill 1481, students no longer have access to their cell phones during the school day. To ensure reporting remains available, the Say Something System can now be accessed through Clever. The Anonymous Reporting System enables students and staff to report concerns confidentially related to safety threats, bullying/cyberbullying, harassment, or individuals who may need support. Reports can be submitted at any time,…