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Dallas ISD students closing the gap with pre-pandemic results in national assessment
0DALLAS — While Dallas ISD’s 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results show steady performance in math and reading for fourth and eighth graders and some student groups continuing to outperform their peers, the results also showed the district still has work to do to catch up to national public and large city schools. The district’s eighth grade reading gains were among the highest nationally, trailing only Chicago among Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) participants. English language learners, who make up over 50% of Dallas ISD students, significantly outperformed their national and large-city peers in fourth and eighth grade…
Dallas ISD celebrates the opening of three new schools
0On Jan. 7, Dallas ISD opened the doors of three new schools, ushering in a new era of learning and innovation for students across the district. These state-of-the-art facilities — Albert C. Black, Jr. STEAM Academy, Marcus Leadership Academy, and Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School — represent the district’s commitment to academic excellence, equity, and preparing students for the future. Named in honor of a distinguished Dallas leader and businessman, Albert C. Black Jr. STEAM Academy is dedicated to fostering curiosity and innovation through its focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The school features cutting-edge laboratories, collaborative maker…
Seagoville High School students saddle up for historic Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
0Twelve students from Seagoville High School are gearing up for an unforgettable experience as they compete in the prestigious Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The students will be immersed in the action at the historic Stockyards, where their day will be filled with bathing and conditioning animals, cleaning their bedding, feeding them, and ensuring they are comfortable and competition-ready. The program, led by Sarah Galloway, now in her sixth year at Seagoville, provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in agricultural science. Through her leadership, students learn the importance of hard work, responsibility, and teamwork as…
Visit the Dallas ISD STEM Expo – the largest in Texas
0By: Charlotte Pailin Fields, Communication Services Mark your calendars for an exciting day of discovery and innovation at the Dallas ISD STEM Expo, the largest STEM event in Texas. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Automobile Building in Fair Park. This year’s STEM Expo features an impressive array of interactive exhibits, including aircraft technology, engineering design challenges, virtual reality experiences, and much more The STEM Expo is a fan favorite because it offers hands-on science experiments, exciting challenges for all grade levels, and endless opportunities to explore, create, design, and…