Today is Veterans Day, a national day of recognition for those who have served in the U.S. military in times of peace and conflict. From the classroom and school administration to professional and support roles, hundreds of Dallas ISD employees are veterans of military service. Today, they are serving our students and communities with the same honor, courage and loyalty displayed as active members of the military. As role models, they are teaching and modeling what it means to serve with discipline and pride. Dallas ISD staff and students are encouraged to salute these heroes and heroines for their service…

Dallas ISD is home to the top two STEM schools in the country, according to a new report from Newsweek. School of Science and Engineering and the School for the Talented and Gifted top the rankings of 5,000 public and private STEM schools in the United States. Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, the School of Health Professions and Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. Early College High School are also listed in the rankings. Newsweek released the report on Nov. 8, National STEM Day. “With high-profile institutions in big urban areas and small but strong programs across the nation, America’s future…

From Missouri to China, Dallas ISD’s P-TECH program this week hosted educational leaders from across the globe. The district’s P-TECH program provides the opportunity for students to earn up to 60 hours of tuition-free college credit–or an associate degree–while still in high school. Students also gain real world experience from industry partners. Dallas ISD is home to 18 P-TECHs, which is the most of any school district in the world. Students can apply to attend a Dallas ISD P-TECH through Jan. 31. On Nov. 7, the Jiangsu International Forum for School Principals–which is comprised of about 30 principals from across…

The Dallas ISD Fall Preview Nights are underway and provide opportunities for families to discover the exciting learning opportunities offered in district schools. From neighborhood schools and STEM/STEAM, performing arts, Montessori and magnets, to two-way dual language, single-gender, and collegiate academies, Dallas ISD schools are on the rise! Explore a school near you. For a complete list of Fall Preview Nights and dates, go here.