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As Dallas ISD gears up for the new school year, families can help ensure a smooth start by keeping these five important reminders in mind. By reviewing these key reminders, families can help students start the year prepared and confident. Dallas ISD looks forward to welcoming students back for a year of learning, growth, and success. 1. All new and returning students must enroll Enrollment is required for all students, whether they are joining Dallas ISD for the first time or returning for another year. Families can complete enrollment online or in person at their child’s campus. For enrollment information,…

Over 200 Dallas ISD students participated in a summer commencement ceremony, held on Aug. 5 at Alfred J. Loos Field House to celebrate those who completed their high school graduation requirements after the traditional school year. “This is a vital event acknowledging those students who needed additional time or support to meet graduation requirements after the traditional school year ends,” Leslie Swann, director of Advocacy & Outreach for the Graduation, Recovery, Attendance, Advocacy, and Dropout Intervention department. “It is a second chance for completion prior to the next school year, students can maintain academic momentum, helping them stay on course…

Aunque la historia no sigue una línea de tiempo fija, seis estudiantes del programa de transición 18+ de Dallas ISD están demostrando que el trabajo duro, la planificación y la dedicación son las claves del éxito. “Mi meta futura es convertirme en técnica de emergencias médicas (EMT)”, dijo Serenity H. “Nunca entendí el papel de un EMT hasta que el Proyecto SEARCH me dio la oportunidad de mejorar mis habilidades trabajando en dos pisos de cuidados intensivos. Sin eso, y sin las personas que creyeron en mí y me apoyaron, nada de esto sería posible.” A través del Proyecto SEARCH,…

While history doesn’t follow a set timeline, six students in Dallas ISD’s 18+ transition program are proving that hard work, planning, and dedication are the keys to success. “My future goal is to become an EMT,” Serenity H. said. “I never understood the role of an EMT until Project SEARCH gave me the opportunity to increase my skills by working on two ICU floors. Without it, and the people who believed and supported me, none of this would be possible.” Through the completion of Project SEARCH, a global program that assists students and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities…

Este año, todas las escuelas públicas de Texas —incluidas las de Dallas ISD— deberán cumplir con la Ley 1481, una nueva ley estatal que prohíbe que los estudiantes utilicen dispositivos de comunicación personal durante el horario escolar. Esto significa que no se permitirá a los estudiantes utilizar ni mostrar dispositivos como teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, tabletas, audífonos, computadoras portátiles o gafas inteligentes en ningún momento del horario escolar.Dallas ISD comenzará a aplicar esta ley desde el primer día de clases, el 12 de agosto, para fomentar la coherencia y la preparación en todos los planteles. “El propósito de HB 1481…

This year, all public schools in Texas — including those in Dallas ISD — must comply with House Bill 1481, a new state law that prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the school day. This means that students will not be allowed to use or display devices such as cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, AirPods, laptops, or smart glasses at any time during the instructional day. Dallas ISD will begin enforcing this law on the first day of school, August 12, to support consistency and readiness across campuses. “HB 1481 is about ensuring that students are focused, present, and…

En las aulas de Dallas ISD, el arte es mucho más que pintura y papel. Es un catalizador de la creatividad, el pensamiento crítico y el desarrollo personal. Esa pasión y dedicación le valieron recientemente al distrito su cuarto premio “District of Distinction” otorgado por la Asociación de Educación Artística de Texas (Texas Art Education Association, TAEA). De más de 1,200 distritos elegibles en todo Texas, solo 109 cumplieron con los rigurosos estándares para recibir este prestigioso reconocimiento, y Dallas ISD destaca como el distrito más grande honrado por su excelencia en la educación de artes visuales. Esta distinción reconoce…

In Dallas ISD classrooms, art is more than paint and paper. It is a catalyst for creativity, critical thinking, and growth. That passion and dedication recently earned the district its fourth Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Award. Out of more than 1,200 eligible districts across Texas, only 109 met the rigorous standards for this prestigious recognition, and Dallas ISD stands out as the largest district honored for excellence in visual arts education. This distinction honors school districts that are leading the way in the visual arts and exemplify a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum…

Submitted by Emily Davis, Dallas Education Foundation  Este verano, 70 estudiantes de preparatoria del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas (Dallas ISD) ingresaron a hospitales, laboratorios tecnológicos y negocios, no como visitantes, sino como futuros profesionales. A través de los Campamentos de Verano Learn & Earn del programa de Educación Técnica y Profesional del Dallas ISD, los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de explorar futuras carreras, aprender de profesionales, obtener credenciales reconocidas por la industria y recibir un estipendio semanal por su arduo trabajo. Desde presentar ideas de negocio hasta explorar salas de hospital y programar junto a expertos del sector, los…

Submitted by Emily Davis, Dallas Education Foundation  This summer, 70 Dallas ISD high school students stepped into hospitals, tech labs, and business incubators, not as visitors, but as future professionals. Through the Dallas ISD Career and Technical Education Learn & Earn Summer Camps, students had the chance to explore future careers, learn from professionals, obtain industry-recognized credentials, and earn a weekly stipend for their hard work.  From pitching business ideas to exploring hospital wings and coding alongside industry pros, students gained hands-on experience and a glimpse into the careers that await them. At Vitals Camp, hosted by Methodist Dallas Medical…