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Voters approve two Dallas ISD bond propositions totaling nearly $3.5 billion to fund infrastructure and technology improvements
0Voters have approved the two major Dallas ISD bond propositions: Proposition A, which is $3.2 billion to fund repairs and upgrades to more than 200 of the district’s 230 campuses, and Proposition B, which is $270 million to cover the cost of purchasing and making updates to district technology. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2020/11/04/joe-carreon-elected-to-the-dallas-isd-board-of-trustees-while-district-2-race-heads-to-a-runoff/ Voters did not approve three of the bond propositions that together totaled $152.9 million and would have funded improvements and renovations to the district’s existing sports stadiums and athletic facilities, the construction of a districtwide performing arts facility, and improvements and renovations to the district’s existing competition swimming pools.
Discover Dallas ISD and find a best-fit school
0Dallas ISD is rapidly becoming a district of choice where every child can find a school that best fits their unique interests, needs and aspirations. The academic options offered are as diverse as the learners themselves, and many of the top-tier programs offered at Dallas area private schools can be found in Dallas ISD. The district is proud to offer specialty school choice programs and models for students in all grades. The options include programs such as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, Talented and Gifted, Single Gender, Two-Way Dual Language, STEM/STEAM, Visual And Performing Arts, P-Tech/Early College High Schools, Career Institutes, Collegiate…
Every voice matters in Dallas ISD’s “Voices” initiative
0Dallas Independent School District is one of the most multicultural school districts in the country. It is one of diverse backgrounds, ideas, voices and perspectives – all of which give rise to stories that need to be heard. We believe every voice matters. Dallas ISD’s Communication Services is proud to debut the “Voices” initiative—a one-stop web page designed to highlight and share stories that promote understanding, hope, unity, and equity throughout the district. “Voices represents our effort to shine a light on the various things that are happening across the district. We want to connect the dots and tell the stories…
Dallas ISD joins rapid testing program
0In a move to add an extra level of protection from COVID-19 for students and staff during the pandemic, Dallas ISD has joined a rapid testing antigen pilot program offered to districts by TEA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The BinaxNOW Rapid Testing Pilot Program is providing the district with fast-acting test kits that allow individuals to take their own nasal samples that can show results in 15 minutes when mixed with a chemical reagent. The district’s athletic trainers were the first staff to train on the administration of the tests this week as a prelude to testing…