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Judge Louis A. Bedford, Jr. Law Academy renaming marks the start of a new era
0Students, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the renaming of the former William Hawley Atwell Law Academy Saturday, Nov. 12. The school was officially renamed in honor of Louis Bedford, the first Black judge to serve in Dallas County. This milestone celebration featured remarks from two of Bedford’s children, Angela Bedford Walker and Louis A. Bedford III, as well as District 6 Trustee Joyce Foreman, and Deputy Chief of Teaching and Learning Michele Broughton. “L.A. Bedford was a good man. He loved people and he lived being a servant to others,” said his daughter. “[Bedford] graduated from Brooklyn Law…
Dallas ISD sends multiple teams to UIL Football Playoffs
0Coming off a big year in sports for Dallas ISD, we are excited to be sending a few of our varsity football teams to the UIL Football Playoffs. “Congratulations to each of our nine teams that made the UIL State Football Playoffs,” said Dr. Silvia Salinas, executive director of Athletics. “We are excited for our coaches and players who have worked hard all season to make a run in the postseason.” The reigning UIL Class 5A Division II State Champions, the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, secured their spot in the playoffs and were named District 6-5A, Division II Champions.…
Dallas ISD is granted 25 new electric school buses
0Dallas ISD will be getting 25 new electric school buses as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus program, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde announced Tuesday. The district, one of 13 in Texas selected for the EPA program, will receive $7.6 to fund the buses and build the necessary infrastructure. The Clean School Bus Program reduces greenhouse gas emissions, saves money for school districts and produces cleaner air, ultimately benefiting students across the country. “I can’t wait to see the new buses rolling down our streets, picking up our students with zero emissions, making our air cleaner and more…
What is Dallas ISD’s inclement weather policy?
0Colder weather means that when precipitation falls, there is an increasing chance of snow or ice that could cause the closure of Dallas ISD schools. Find out how the decision to close schools is made by the district and how that decision is communicated to our families. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to open or close schools will be made no later than 6 a.m. on the day in question and communicated as soon as possible to parents/guardians and staff in several ways: The district will call local radio and television stations by 6 a.m. to inform…