Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Transitioning John Quincy Adams Elementary School to its new campus didn’t just involve upgrading systems and procedures, it also meant a new addition to promote the school’s literacy goals.  Thanks to the support of Atmos Energy and the Dallas Education Foundation, the school proudly introduced a brand-new book vending machine, greeting students just outside the library doors. The day of the ribbon-cutting ceremony was filled with excitement and anticipation from the group of students serving as the school’s representatives. After a tour of the new campus led by…

Dallas ISD students are exceeding expectations when it comes to college readiness. “Our job doesn’t just stop at the end of graduation,” said Ben Mackey, member of the Board of Trustees. “We are preparing our kids to thrive beyond that, and this is evident in this work.” At the November Board of Trustees briefing, board members heard an update from school leadership regarding student outcome goals, which sets benchmarks for  ensuring Dallas ISD high school graduates are prepared for life after 12th grade.  The outcomes are based on the percentage of students who earn certificates and/or an associate degree by…

Submitted by Michelle Read, Student Activities  Empowering student voices to tell stories of school communities through campus yearbooks and newspapers was the focus of the recent fall publications workshop, hosted by Dallas ISD Student Activities Department at Skyline High School.  The workshop, which included 252 young journalists, aimed to prepare students to create enduring publications that capture the essence of their schools. Students gained new perspectives, knowledge, and skills and were ready to bring their creative ideas back to their schools.   Young journalists like Anavay B., yearbook editor and senior at Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. Early College High School…

Dallas ISD is being nationally recognized as it continues to prioritize being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Recently, the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, a New York based company, assigned an AAA bond rating to Dallas ISD. This is the highest bond rating a school district can receive. “This bond rating is a game changer for Dallas ISD,” said Eduardo Ramos, chief financial officer for Dallas ISD. “It’s exciting to see that the years of hard work the district has put in with sound fiscal management and strong financial policies has been recognized by the Kroll Bond Rating Agency. This rating…