UPDATE: An additional listening meeting was added and scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Turney E. Leonard Governance and Training (5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX 75228). Dallas ISD is resetting its five-year priorities, which serve as a guide for student achievement goals and the overall direction of the district. To ensure the community’s voice is heard, the Board of Trustees will hold Community Listening events across the city of Dallas. Parents, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to participate and play an active role in shaping the future of the district. “We welcome all feedback because, ultimately,…
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Dallas ISD está en el proceso de establecer sus prioridades de cinco años que servirán de guía para las metas de rendimiento estudiantil y la dirección general del distrito. La Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD valora su opinión y llevará a cabo eventos para escuchar a los padres, estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad en toda la ciudad para que participen activamente en los planes para el futuro del distrito. “Recibimos todos los comentarios con los brazos abiertos porque, en última instancia, esta es una de las cosas más importantes que hace nuestra junta escolar, si no lo más…
Submitted by Marc Drumwright, Food and Child Nutrition Services Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services is proud to announce the continuation of the At-Risk Afterschool Meals for the 2024-2025 school year. This initiative is under the Child and Adult Food Care Program, which provides reimbursements for meals and snacks served to students, ages 18 and under, participating in after-school programs. This means Dallas ISD students who participate in afterschool programs can receive a free snack or supper. The goal of the CACFP is to promote the development of good eating habits and integrate nutritious food services into programs that extend…
María Rodríguez, quien trabaja en el Departamento de Policía de Dallas ISD, ha alcanzado un logro importante en su comunidad, pues se ha convertido en la primera sargento mujer hispana en la historia del departamento. Rodríguez, quien nació y creció en Dallas, asistió a varias escuelas de legado de Dallas ISD, incluyendo Maple Lawn Elementary School y Thomas Jefferson High School, donde participó en actividades extracurriculares como Liberty Belles y artes marciales. En 2010, empezó a trabajar en Dallas ISD como asistente de maestro en Skyline High School. Ahí conoció al oficial Alan Miles, quien la animó a solicitar un…
Maria Rodriguez, the first Hispanic female sergeant in the Dallas ISD Police Department, has achieved a significant milestone in her community. Born and raised in Dallas, she attended various Dallas ISD legacy schools, including Maple Lawn Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School, where she was active in extracurricular activities such as the Liberty Belles and martial arts. In 2010, she joined Dallas ISD as a teacher assistant at Skyline High School. There, she met officer Alan Miles, who encouraged her to apply to the Dallas ISD police. Promoted to sergeant in December 2023, Rodriguez shared her pride in being…
Submitted by Marc Drumwright, Food and Child Nutrition Services Dallas ISD cafeterias will serve a 100% fruit slush that features student artwork. In March 2024, Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services partnered with Cool Tropics to host a district-wide nutrition art contest for Dallas ISD students. Out of thousands of student entries, four winners were chosen, and first place went to Miriam M., a senior at the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School. In addition to winning a $1,000 scholarship, Miriam’s artwork will be featured on the Cool Tropics paradise punch fruit slush packaging, which will be available…
La iniciativa “Elementary School Career Awareness” (Conciencia de carreras en las escuelas primarias), financiada por la Fundación Educativa de Dallas con el apoyo de USAA, despierta nuevos intereses e inspira a los alumnos del Dallas ISD a que sueñen en grande. Los programas como ESCA son esenciales para que los alumnos conozcan sus opciones de vida después de la graduación. El programa forma parte de la iniciativa más amplia de Career Connected Learning de la Fundación Educativa de Dallas, que ofrece a los alumnos desde la escuela primaria hasta la preparatoria oportunidades para explorar y familiarizarse con futuras carreras. Esta…
Nunca es muy temprano para que los estudiantes de los grados 11 y 12 empiecen a pensar en su futuro. Para ayudarlos a prepararse para el éxito universitario y profesional, Dallas ISD los invita a la feria universitaria anual, donde recibirán información valiosa para la vida postsecundaria. Este evento gratuito es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes y sus familias reúnan información esencial, hagan vínculos con los representantes universitarios y festejen los logros de las estrellas más brillantes de Dallas ISD. Este año, la feria contará con una celebración de reconocimiento VIP para los estudiantes que están entre el 10…
It’s never too early for high school juniors and seniors to start thinking about their future. To help prepare for college and career success, Dallas ISD invites its 11th- and 12th-grade students to the annual Districtwide College Fair, which is designed to empower and equip students with valuable information for their postsecondary journeys. This annual free event is an opportunity for Dallas ISD students and their families to gather essential information, make connections with higher education institutions, and celebrate the accomplishments of Dallas ISD’s brightest stars. This year, a VIP Recognition Celebration during the fair will honor the district’s students…
The Elementary School Career Awareness initiative, funded by the Dallas Education Foundation with support from USAA, ignites new interests and inspires Dallas ISD students to dream big. Programs like ESCA are essential for ensuring Dallas ISD students understand their options after graduation. It’s part of the broader Dallas Education Foundation Career Connected Learning initiative, which offers students from elementary through high school opportunities to explore and engage with future careers. This initiative aims to build a bridge to the workforce and foster economic mobility for our students. Through the program, counselors deliver comprehensive lessons introducing fifth graders to 25 careers…