Author: The Hub

En Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Arts Academy, el departamento de teatro cuenta con cada vez más fuerza creativa. Ramad Carter, maestro de teatro, se inspira en su arte y pasión por la educación para formar a la próxima generación de estudiantes como actores auténticos, expresivos y compasivos. Carter estudió teatro en Nueva York, donde obtuvo su licenciatura de bellas artes en Interpretación Dramática en The New School en 2017. Ahí se capacitó en actuación, dirección y escritura de obras teatrales a la vez que actuaba profesionalmente en varias partes de la ciudad. “Me encanta que la ciudad tiene una…

James Madison High School, una escuela con 110 años de historia, recientemente completó una renovación que duró cuatro años, dando inicio a un nuevo capítulo en su largo legado en el sur de Dallas. “Estamos orgullosos, y ese orgullo le da forma a la manera de pensar, liderar y sobresalir de nuestros estudiantes”, dijo Lonnie  Russell, director. Las renovaciones incluyen un gimnasio de competencia de última generación, una sala de pesas moderna, un espacio de entrenamiento atlético, nuevos vestuarios y un área de venta de comida totalmente equipada, todo lo cual fue posible gracias al programa de bonos de 2020.…

Each year, students from across Dallas ISD prepare for the debate stage, gathering at a workshop for a day of topic understanding and practice.  Hosted by the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance, fifth-grade students have the opportunity to participate in an interactive debate workshop designed to build essential skills for debate.  The overall goal of these preparation sessions is to prepare students for competitive debate and public speaking, honing their confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills both at the workshop and on their home campuses. Another goal is to equip coaches with the resources they need to bring what they learned…

Dallas ISD is closely monitoring winter weather conditions anticipated later this week and early next week. UPDATE: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. Dallas ISD schools and offices will reopen Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 after a thorough review of campuses and facilities to ensure they are safe for students and staff. Our crews continue working around the clock to clear ice from campus parking lots and walkways to allow safe entry inside. Our buildings are safe, warm, and ready to welcome students. Buses will operate on normal schedules and will continue to exercise caution, and we encourage you to…

Dallas ISD está siguiendo de cerca las condiciones del tiempo previstas para finales de esta semana y principio de la siguiente. ACTUALIZACIÓN: jueves, 29 de enero de 2026 | 4:00 p.m. Las escuelas y oficinas de Dallas ISD volverán a abrir el viernes 30 de enero tras una revisión de los planteles e instalaciones del distrito para garantizar la seguridad de los estudiantes y personal. Los equipos del distrito continúan retirando el hielo de las áreas de paso y los estacionamientos para permitir acceso adecuado. Nuestros edificios cuentan con calefacción y están seguros y listos para recibir a los estudiantes.…

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…

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…