As of March 1, 55 Dallas ISD elementary and middle schools are considering adopting an alternative school year calendar to help ensure students don’t fall too far behind academically because of the pandemic. The alternative calendars for the next two school years represent a bold investment, of up to $100 million, to support the Dallas ISD students who need it the most. Forty-two schools are considering adopting an “intersession” calendar, which would extend the school year to start at the beginning of August and end in late June. Click here to see a list of schools considering the intersession calendar.…

Dallas ISD will host the district’s annual African American Read-in on Friday, Feb. 26, continuing a decades-long tradition of encouraging young people to read and promoting diversity in literature while spotlighting the work of African American authors. The read-in, presented by the district’s Racial Equity Office and Teaching and Learning division, will be virtual this year and will consist of two events: a Zoom session from 9 a.m.-noon for all K-12 students, followed by a community session that is open for parent participation from 3:30-5 p.m. “The African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event that is dedicated…

With the aftermath of the inclement weather still presenting very real challenges for our families and schools, Dallas ISD schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22 and 23, and there will be no virtual learning. District essential staff are working throughout the weekend to clean up and repair pipes and water damage at the schools. Meanwhile, curbside meal service from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, will provide two days worth of meals. Click here to see details on participating locations. Updates will be provided on the district website and social media channels. We appreciate your patience and…

To provide a safe, warm shelter to families, Dallas ISD is opening warming centers at Emmett J. Conrad, 7502 Fair Oaks Ave., and W.W. Samuell, 8928 Palisade Drive, high schools and Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School, 3214 N Winnetka Ave., from noon to 5 p.m. You are asked to bring your own food. Please remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing in the warming centers. Visit the district’s web page and social media channels for updated information. For additional warming centers throughout the city, please click here to see a map.