Hidden in plain sight on the campus of Paul Quinn College, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy is empowering Dallas ISD students with a rigorous International Baccalaureate curriculum. Open since 2021, Haynes Global Prep utilizes the IB model to cultivate critical thinking skills that prepare students for success in high school, higher education, and future careers. Students can enroll as early as sixth grade. “Over six years, they develop lifelong, transferable skills: critical thinking, advanced analytical writing, and global citizenship,” Mercedes Holly, IB coordinator, said. “We want them to see a problem in the world and feel empowered to…

At the intersection of Ross and Fitzhugh avenues, two distinct Dallas ISD schools operate under one roof. While both application-based schools share the building, they serve different ambitions: CityLab High School offers architecture and environmental sustainability pathways, while the Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy at James W. Fannin prepares students for business careers. “CityLab is an A-rated campus, and we earned six state distinctions this year,” Alan Varney, principal, said. “The foundational idea was to use Dallas as our laboratory.” Backed by the district’s Bond 2020 program, the campus is moving downtown near Dallas City Hall and the farmers market for…

On Thursday, the Board of Trustees approved the $1.8 billion 2026–2027 budget, including increases to starting teacher pay and salary raises for campus support and central staff.  These investments are designed to help Dallas ISD continue attracting and retaining employees while supporting students on campuses across the district. Dallas ISD continues to have one of the highest teacher retention rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across Texas. Under the new budget, the starting teacher pay is set at $68,000 and the district’s minimum hourly wage increased to $17.50. Central staff not on an excellence initiative will receive 2% of…