All students returning to Dallas ISD next school year can keep their district-issued computing device over the summer. This includes district-issued iPads, Chromebooks, and laptops. Graduating seniors (excluding summer program participants) and students withdrawing from Dallas ISD should return their device to their home school or nearest Technology Support Center by June 18. Graduating seniors who participate in the summer program should return their device by July 1. Students moving to a new school within Dallas ISD in the fall will keep the same device they have now, and planned equipment refreshes will be made in the fall. By keeping…

While she was usually a great student who had no problem with classes, Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School senior Alexy Ramirez found herself falling behind after school went virtual because of the pandemic. The constant distractions while learning from home–Netflix was one click away, after all, and there was always Instagram to scroll through–and working a job meant schoolwork kept getting pushed off. As the second semester got underway, Ramirez realized she was at risk of not being able to graduate. “I was really disappointed with myself,” Ramirez said. “My homework was piling up, and I wasn’t achieving…

Seven principals have been chosen as finalists to be named Dallas ISD Principal of the Year in each of three categories. The three winners will be chosen in the coming days. Elementary School Finalists Sandra Barrios-Rojas, Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School Under Barrios-Rojas’ leadership, Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School has earned an “A” campus from the Texas Education Agency. Located in the center of refugee and immigrant community, this Title I school has a diverse student population. Lowe students come from 50 countries worldwide. The students and teachers collectively speak over 25 languages. As a first-generation Mexican American born to…

Gov. Greg Abbott on May 18 announced that public schools and district facilities cannot require masks starting June 5. Until that time, Dallas ISD will continue requiring masks be worn at schools and district facilities.  After June 5, everyone is highly encouraged to continue wearing masks inside schools, on buses, and all district facilities, as an added measure of safety for all. Dallas ISD remains committed to continue following social distancing and sanitation protocols and will make every effort to offer services like student and staff vaccinations, as resources become available. We will continue studying best practices in the coming…