When Antonio Jose Cisneros Tirado, fifth-grade teacher at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove agreed to start a debate program, he didn’t picture himself walking away with the Middle School City Championship New Coach of the Year Award in his very first season. He just wanted to give his students something he never had. Cisneros grew up in Mexico City, in what he simply describes as “el barrio.” He was a talented, high-achieving kid, but public options for gifted education were almost nonexistent. He remembers looking around and hoping there would be a better option for…
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Math facts may seem simple, but learning them early on makes a difference in how students approach the subject. Last year, Dallas ISD launched Math Magic, an initiative focused on helping first through third graders with their basic facts. What began as a new idea quickly grew into a districtwide movement: 98 schools participated, reaching more than 18,000 students. By May, 12,250 students had earned their Math Magic T-shirt by reaching all six milestones “It’s always nice to see something come to fruition,” said Aaron Daffern, director of mathematics in Academic Services. “This is something new, it is something different,…
Inscribir a su hijo para el año escolar 2026–2027 puede causarles dudas a los padres, ya sea porque son nuevos en Dallas ISD o porque buscan un traslado a una escuela diferente. Con el fin de ayudarlos con las inscripciones, a continuación se ofrecen cinco de las preguntas más frecuentes y algunos consejos importantes. ¿Cómo averiguo a qué escuela está asignado mi hijo? La escuela de su hijo se determina por su domicilio y grado actual, sea primaria, secundaria o preparatoria. Visite dallasisd.org/enroll y seleccione “Encontrar su escuela”. Este enlace lo llevará directamente a la herramienta de búsqueda de escuelas.…
The new school year is almost here! Here are a few events that will be giving out school supplies and more! Check back for updates. Back to School Block Party ⏰ Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📍2151 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229 2026 Bachman Lake Together’s Back to School Fair Registration ⏰ Saturday, July, 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📍9506 Overlake Drive Dallas, TX 75220 Registration required 🔗 tinyurl.com/BTSF2026 Thriving Kinship Inc. ⏰ Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📍4606 S. Polk St., Dallas, TX 75232 Uniform Giveaway at Edward Titche…
La serie de AlumNow destaca los éxitos de los exalumnos. Hace poco nos reunimos con Melva Yanes, quien ahora es gerente financiera para Excelencia in Education. Aquí se puede leer sobre su trayectoria educativa en Dallas ISD y cómo el impacto de sus maestros la inspiró a contribuir a la comunidad. ¿A qué preparatoria asistió y en qué año se graduó? Trinidad Garza Early College High School en 2017. ¿A qué se dedica actualmente? Gerente financieria de Excelencia in Education. ¿Cuáles son sus responsabilidades? Como gerente financiera, mis responsabilidades diarias incluyen la gestión de la facturación, las cuentas por cobrar…
Los estudiantes de Seagoville pronto podrán comenzar su trayectoria educativa desde preescolar y permanecer en la misma comunidad de aprendizaje hasta octavo grado. Recientemente, Dallas ISD dio inicio a la construcción de la futura Seagoville Academy, un plantel de prekínder a octavo grado financiado a través del programa de bonos 2020, aprobado por los votantes del distrito. Al permitir que los estudiantes permanezcan en la misma comunidad desde su infancia hasta la escuela secundaria, el plantel ofrecerá una mayor continuidad a lo largo de su formación académica. Esto significa menos transiciones, relaciones más sólidas y una comprensión más profunda de…
Join Dallas ISD for a Back to School Kickoff event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Ellis Davis Field House and register for the upcoming school year. Parents will receive on-site assistance with registration for students enrolling in pre-K through 12th grade. Students registering onsite will receive free school supplies, approved backpacks, and other services while supplies last. For more information regarding school supply lists, Dallas ISD’s clear backpack policy, enrollment, and more, visit this link. Please come prepared with the following documents to complete your child’s enrollment: Birth certificate (new students) Parent/guardian photo ID…
Dallas ISD is encouraging district families to prepare for the upcoming academic year by registering for the 30th Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair. The community event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 at Fair Park. A tradition since 1996, the fair serves more than 10,000 families annually by providing essential resources to local students. Attendees will have access to free school supplies, health screenings, haircuts, and dental exams. Families must complete their registration ahead of the event. Click here to register.
Enrolling your student for the 2026-2027 school year can bring up questions, whether new to Dallas ISD, or looking to transfer to a different campus. To help families navigate the upcoming school year, below are the top five most frequently asked questions, along with critical registration tips. How do I find out which school my child is assigned to? Your student’s designated school is determined by your home address and their current grade level: elementary, middle, or high school. Visit dallasisd.org/enroll and select Find Your School. This link will take you directly to the district’s School Finder tool. Simply type…
Cada verano, cientos de estudiantes de Dallas ISD participan en el Summer Dance Intensive para refinar su técnica, explorar nuevos estilos y desarrollar confianza en sí mismos. Para muchos de los instructores que los lideran, también es una oportunidad de regresar al programa que ayudó a moldear sus carreras. Ya en su 15.º edición, el programa reúne a aproximadamente 400 estudiantes de todo el distrito, continuando así con una tradición que abarca casi 30 años. La directora del programa, Juliana Williams, comprende ese legado de primera mano. Después de asistir al campamento como estudiante, ahora dirige ese programa que hace…