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Dallas ISD hosts successful Internship Expo to connect students with career opportunities
0Photos courtesy: Dallas ISD Workforce Development Dallas ISD’s internship program is just one way the district is committed to preparing students for the workforce through real-world experiences. Recently, the district hosted the 2025 Internship Expo, which provided networking opportunities and on-site interviews in addition to guidance on writing resumes, interview skills, and workforce etiquette. “Internships provide real-world experience that can help students develop skills and knowledge that go beyond the classroom,” said Shannon Green, project manager for Workforce Development. “This experience is invaluable in preparing for college or future careers, as it allows students to explore potential career paths and…
Digital literacy and artificial intelligence integration within Dallas ISD
0Dallas ISD is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into educational spaces, ensuring educators and students can leverage digital tools responsibly and effectively. To ensure a strategic, well-supported rollout of AI tools for instructional and administrative purposes, Dallas ISD brought representatives from multiple departments across the district together to form an AI task force. Angie Gaylord, Chief Academic Officer, presented an AI-focused briefing to the superintendent and the Board of Trustees, emphasizing the district’s dedication to responsible AI integration across all levels. “We are at a crucial juncture with the convergence of PK-12 education and digital integration of…
Bishop Arts Bike Club builds confidence and community
0“I’m doing it! I’m doing it,” shouted second grader Isabella G., as she rode her bicycle without training wheels for the first time. Isabella is part of the bike club at Bishop Arts STEAM Academy and has been participating in it for a few years. Her achievement reflects the heart of the club, which has been empowering students and strengthening community ties for the past four years. The club began when an organization donated bikes to all second graders, revealing a surprising reality: many students had never ridden a bike before. Recognizing the need, principal Ruth Roman-Meza, and coach Eric…
Just keep swimming at Dallas ISD
0Beyond the usual lessons taught in the classroom, Dallas ISD students are diving into something new—learning life-saving water safety skills. “Safety practices are taught to students in physical education. In partnership with school leadership, the health and physical education department determined that second grade was optimal to offer water safety classes,” said Lisa Whitaker, director of health and physical education at Dallas ISD. Chiniqua Varner-Busby, principal at William B. Miller Elementary School, said second grade is the perfect age to learn about water safety. “Second graders are mature enough to understand the basic foundation, and understand it’s not just play…