Accountability ratings released today by the Texas Education Agency show that Dallas ISD is making tremendous gains. The new state accountability system known as “A through F” grades school districts on student achievement, school progress/growth, and closing the achievement gap. Dallas ISD received a “B” letter grade and is home to six of the 12 schools that achieved the highest-possible score on the 2018 STAAR test, according to the TEA. “We are proud of our tremendous gains in Dallas ISD, and our families, teachers and staff should feel great accomplishment in what we have done together,” Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said.…

Most families can view their child’s Dallas ISD bus route online. Go to the Dallas ISD Student Transportation page for information on how to view the bus route. For special programs such as magnets, choice schools and special education, parents should call the school for information on the bus route. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2018/08/09/special-ceremony-welcomes-hundreds-of-bus-drivers-new-to-dallas-isd/ Go here to visit the Student Transportation page. Parents with any questions can call the transportation hotline at 972-925-4287.

Businesses, sports teams and community organizations are stepping up in a big way through donations to ensure students and schools start the school year on the right foot. Here is a running list of some of these great donations facilitated through Dallas ISD Volunteer and Partnership Services Department. if you want to help our schools and students through donations or by volunteering, go here to learn how to volunteer and go here to learn how to donate. Nancy Lieberman Charities Nancy Lieberman Charities donated 500 backpacks to students from eight Dallas ISD schools. Lieberman’s professional resumé leaves no doubt that…

Parents are invited to visit their child’s campus and meet the teachers before the first day of school. The Meet the Teacher/Open House nights are: Tuesday, Aug. 14: Middle Schools Wednesday, Aug. 15: High Schools Thursday, Aug. 16: Elementary Schools Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s school to find out the exact time of the open houses. Teachers will share information such as class schedules, drop off and pick up procedures, school hours, and much more. The first day of school is just around the corner, as classes begin Monday, Aug. 20.