Students from seven Dallas ISD middle schools attended the No Place for Hate Youth Summit that encouraged them to confront their own biases and empathize with students from very different backgrounds. The Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office arranged for the students to attend the one-day workshop hosted by the Anti-Defamation League on Oct. 4 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. “This is a great opportunity to allow the students to know what it looks like to be an ally and choose civility,” said Racial Equity Office Director Michelle Prudhomme-Coleman. “Students get to expand their capacity by receiving the tools…

Dallas 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…

It’s game on for Dallas ISD students. Dallas ISD is bringing esports, which is competitive electronic gaming, to more than 60 schools this year as it looks to meet its goal of getting all students involved in an extracurricular activity. (See the participating schools) Originally planned for 20 schools, the overwhelming interest in esports inspired the Student Activities Department to consider bringing the program to 64 campuses. At the recent Dallas ISD Board Briefing, trustees expressed enthusiasm about the program, that will serve middle and high schools through season passes, equipment, tournaments and incentives. “This will get hundreds of our…

The application to request student aid from the federal government opens Tuesday, Oct. 1. All graduating seniors who are American citizens are eligible to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA). Every year, the federal government allocates more than $120 million in grants and loans for more than 13 million college students. Students who plan to attend a college or university during the 2020-2021 academic year can request funds to pay for higher-ed costs.  “Many students worry that tuition and the other costs of continuing their education will be out of reach. But don’t let the potential…