It’s a fair statement to say students and staff at Fred Florence and Balch Springs middle schools are beyond excited about the upcoming school year when both campuses will transition to gender specific schools. It is also fair to say that parents and community members are equally pumped about the seeds of opportunity being planted through this bold approach to achieving academic excellence. “I love the idea because I feel like the students are going to be more focused on what needs to be done,” said Balch Springs parent Margarita Padron. This fall, the Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch…

From April 4–8, Dallas ISD is holding its weeklong effort to encourage parents to enroll their children in pre-K. Here are the details for Pre-K Registration Week. Why should I register my child in pre-K? Accepted research shows that 90 percent of a child’s brain development occurs in their first five years. Simply put, the research proves that quality early education is critical in preparing children for lifelong success. Where do I register? You can register your child for pre-K at your local elementary school. To learn your local elementary school and its location, click here. What documentation should I…

All it takes is giving up one Starbucks drink—or a Happy Meal—a month to make a significant difference in a student’s life. That was the main message at Tuesday’s kickoff event for the Stars on the Rise Scholarship Program, which is organized by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) and helps make college possible for deserving students. The kickoff event emphasized how Dallas ISD employees and outside community members can donate a small amount to the scholarship fund and still make a significant impact on a recipient’s life. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa recalled at the kickoff event how, as…