Students who wish to begin attending one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for the 2018-2019 school year are encouraged to apply online now. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, Jan. 31. Applications are open for the following: All-Boys Schools All-Girls Schools Collegiate Academies International Baccalaureate Schools Magnet Schools Montessori Campuses Personalized Learning Schools Humanities, Communication, and Leadership Schools STEM/STEAM Schools Two-Way Dual Language Schools Visual and Performing Arts Magnets Project Based Learning, Urban Planning, Architecture and Design Schools

Discover the school that’s just right for your child at one of four Discover Dallas ISD school fairs conveniently located across the city! From all-boys and all-girls schools to collegiate academies, magnet schools and more, Dallas ISD has an academic opportunity that’s a perfect fit for your son or daughter. This weekend’s Discover Dallas ISD fairs are Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at Skyline High School and Ellis Davis Field House. Representatives from these schools and neighborhood schools in your geographic area will be on hand at each fair to answer questions about admission requirements, the application process, program…

Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign has so far raised $44,496 for a great cause! There are just two weeks to go to meet the goal of $80,000. The campaign supports the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families. These programs include: after-school, scouting, early childhood, parent education, college and career readiness, homeless education, summer camps, mentoring, STEM, tutoring and many more programs. To learn how you can support the goal, contact your campus or department United Way coordinator, or visit the United Way webpage.

Dallas ISD’s CityLab High School offers a unique setting in the perfect environment for its focus on urban development: downtown Dallas. Watch the video above to hear what students have to say about their experiences at the school, which opened for the first time in August 2017. Visit the school’s website here. Per the school’s Mission statement, the school aims “to prepare and create opportunities for students to become the next generation of citizens, design professionals, and civic leaders equipped with an appreciation and holistic understanding of the urban environment, and the knowledge and skills to design, build, and participate…