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Dallas ISD STEM/STEAM schools prepare students for careers in the fields of science, technology and engineering. https://youtu.be/OPGCDfvd7ow

Through a partnership between Dallas ISD and the Dallas County Community College District, collegiate academies provide the opportunity for students to earn up to 60 hours of college credit or an associate degree while earning a high school diploma — at no cost to their families. In addition to seven traditional Early College High Schools, Dallas ISD’s collegiate academy program now includes 18 Pathway to Technology Early College High Schools or P-TECHs, each of which has higher education and career industry partners. Dallas ISD is opening two new collegiate academies in 2019–2020, which are also accepting applications through Jan. 31. Skyline Collegiate…

Dallas ISD is home to some of the nation’s top magnet schools. There are programs for every age level covering a variety of interests. The magnet programs combine challenging academics with specialties such as humanities, communication, STEM and visual and performing arts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP0a116cw-k&feature=youtu.be

Montessori schools are designed for independent thinkers who enjoy hands-on, collaborative learning. Montessori schools feature mixed-age classrooms, give students the freedom to choose from a range of available learning activities, and frequently foster learning through student self-discovery rather than direct instruction.  Developed more than a century ago, the Montessori system of instruction is one of the earliest forms of personalized learning.

Two-Way Dual Language programs teach students to read, write and speak in two languages. Two-Way Dual Language instruction is currently offered at 51 Dallas ISD elementary schools, four middle schools and one high school. Parent Rhonda Edmundson whose twins have attended a dual language program since early childhood said the program has helped her daughters become more academically competitive, socially confident and prepared to participate in a world of additional languages and cultures. “Having our girls involved in the two-way dual-language program was a no-brainer,” Edmundson said. “When I think about their future jobs and their future opportunities, we live in…

Dallas ISD is moving towards a progressive model of Racial, Socio-Economic and Educational Equity. In this effort, student voices are a valuable and necessary component toward the next steps of engagement. The Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office in collaboration with the City of Dallas and the MLK Celebration Planning Committee encourages students in grades 9–12  to participate in this powerful opportunity. The theme for the 2019 MLK Youth Summit is “Reconciliation: Moving the Dream Forward” The Youth Summit is a one-day interactive equity forum for high school students to engage with other students while addressing the challenges faced within their…

Sam’s Club donated $252,000 to support STEAM education in Dallas ISD on Jan. 7, with funds going to three schools and the STEM Department. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics and points to a focus on providing experiences in each discipline as they relate to real-world careers. Sam’s Club donated $100,000 to the Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy; $60,000 each to Solar Preparatory for Girls and Solar Preparatory for Boys; and $32,000 to the district’s STEM Department. The presentation of the funds was during the grand-opening celebration of the new Sam’s Club Dallas Tech office in downtown. The…

Under the approved Dallas ISD 2019–2020 calendar, the school year will start for students on Aug. 19, include a full week off for Thanksgiving, and end for students on May 27. Important dates for the Dallas ISD calendar for 2019-2020 include: First Day For Students: Aug. 19 Staff/Student Holiday: Sept. 2 Elementary Fair Day/Secondary Professional Development Day: Oct. 11 Secondary Fair Day/Elementary Professional Development Day: Oct. 18 Dallas ISD Thanksgiving Break 2019: Nov. 25–29 Dallas ISD Winter Break 2019: Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Student/Staff Holiday: Jan. 20 Student/Staff Holiday: Feb. 17 Dallas ISD Spring Break 2020: March 16–20 Student/Staff Holiday: April…

Dallas ISD’s annual STEM Expo will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Join us for the largest STEM Expo in Texas featuring more than 140 hands-on exhibits and showcases of the Dallas ISD STEM championships in mathematics, science, robotics, technology and bridge-building. Visitors will interact with field experts, community members, educators, industry partners and STEM organizations. The event is free and open to all Dallas-area families, but those planning to attend are asked to register here. Learn more about Dallas ISD STEM: www.dallasisd.org/stem.

Dallas ISD and school districts across the state are celebrating School Board Recognition Month in January as a time to thank local leaders for their dedication as volunteer advocates for children and public schools. This year’s theme is “Planting Seeds of Success.” Dallas ISD trustees do that by not only making districtwide policy and purchasing decisions at monthly meetings but also by visiting schools and talking with constituents in their individual districts. Overall, school boards are charged with establishing a vision for a district’s education program, designing a structure to achieve that vision, ensuring that schools are accountable to the community,…