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A safe space when it matters most
0Long before Veronica Luna became a counselor, she experienced the impact of one. After losing her father while she was in elementary school, Luna said her school counselor became a consistent source of support — an experience that stayed with her. “During that time, my counselor provided understanding and care that made a lasting impact on me,” she said. helped shape my path and motivated me to be that source of support for students and families.” Now in her third year as a school counselor and her 15th year in education with Dallas ISD, Luna serves alongside fellow counselor Krystal…
North Dallas student refines beauty brand through CTE program
0What began as Willo S.’s small, homemade cosmetics line is now being refined in the classroom. At 11-years-old, to stave off boredom during 2020, Willo and her mom began researching how to make lip glosses from scratch. Together, they ordered lip gloss bases and oils and experimented with different formulas to create a product that was safe and naturally derived. “We started mixing things around to see what would be best, and that took a long time to do before we actually launched,” Willo said. “But as soon as we started, I felt like I gained a passion for having…
Dallas ISD monitoring January 2026 winter weather
0Dallas ISD is closely monitoring winter weather conditions anticipated later this week and early next week. UPDATE: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. Dallas ISD schools and offices will reopen Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 after a thorough review of campuses and facilities to ensure they are safe for students and staff. Our crews continue working around the clock to clear ice from campus parking lots and walkways to allow safe entry inside. Our buildings are safe, warm, and ready to welcome students. Buses will operate on normal schedules and will continue to exercise caution, and we encourage you to…
Dallas ISD launches high quality student passport experiences program with new field trip opportunities
0More than 48,000 students in select grade levels will soon take part in a new high-quality learning experiences program that aligns with the high-quality instructional materials being used across classrooms, and these experiences will take them across Dallas ISD. Thanks to a partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Dallas ISD Academic Services, K-8 students will visit the Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum, Dallas Arboretum, and Environmental Education Center. This program connects classroom instruction with real-world learning by removing financial and logistical barriers to provide meaningful and engaging educational experiences. The ‘Learning Voyages’ provide real-world applications of learning that ignite passion and…