The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on the commitment of Dallas ISD to black students and black lives. Under the resolution, trustees in collaboration with the community will identify high-need issues and reconvene with Superintendent Michael Hinojosa in 30 days to begin to take actions to achieve measurable improvements for black students within Dallas ISD over the next year. Hinojosa credited the board for their quick and decisive action on this issue and committed to increase the districts efforts to do more. “While we’ve made a lot of progress, the status quo is not acceptable and…

With the launch of its new School Finder, Dallas ISD is providing families with a more effective tool to connect with a school that best meets the educational needs of their children. SchoolFinder makes it easier for families to navigate the school choice process and better understand their options. Dallas ISD’s SchoolFinder combines all the data about the district’s 230 schools into an easy-to-navigate, bilingual website where families can research schools by grade level, proximity, academic programs, school performance and other criteria to facilitate decision making. The new SchoolFinder replaces a system that limited families to searching for schools based…

“The nation and our community are reeling in the aftermath of the killing of yet another unarmed black man. The video that showed a white policeman kneeling on George Floyd’s neck until his death is beyond shocking. These images continue to reverberate across the nation, sparking protests and unrest. This clear display of racial hatred has enraged people young and old, black, brown and white. It has led to protests everywhere, including here in Dallas, even amid a global pandemic. Conscience requires that those in power speak out against racism and prejudice and act to redress them. Our students and…

Returning and New Dallas ISD students entering pre-k through 12th grade are now able to register for the upcoming school year. Parents of future pre-k students should visit: www.dallasisd.org/prek. Current and returning students can complete their enrollment online through the Parent Portal system, found at www.dallasisd.org/enrollment. Meanwhile, new students are encouraged to contact their attendance boundary school or contact the ONE Centers at 972-925-5560 or enroll@dallasisd.org. The ONE Centers are a one-stop shop, providing assistance with enrollment for families. Due to COVID-19, the centers are not providing in-person services, but their hotline is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…