Dallas ISD opened its second resource center this week, serving the students in West Dallas and their families.  Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D. and Joe Carreón, president of the Board of Trustees, praised the Resource Center West as a place that will make a difference in the community because of the resources it will provide, from a safe space for students to participate in after-school programs to a grocery-style pantry managed by Brother Bill’s Helping Hand.  The Resource Center West, located at 2200 Dennison St., will serve parents and students from Dallas ISD schools with a focus on the Dr.…

In August 2020, the Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center reopened as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Arts Academy, transforming into a campus for pre-K through eighth-grade students in South Dallas.  This reimagined campus was affectionately nicknamed “Baby Booker T.” as a nod to Dallas ISD’s famed Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. This wasn’t just a new name; it was the beginning of a new legacy. Before its rebirth as an arts academy, the school faced challenges as one of Dallas ISD’s focus campuses. Within a year, however, MLK Jr. Arts Academy  became…

For Dallas ISD students thinking about becoming teachers, a recent event gave them a real glimpse into the profession — directly from those already in the field. Thanks to a partnership between Dallas ISD Human Capital Management and Grambling State University, young men interested in education got the chance to connect with male educators, hear their stories, and gain valuable insight into what it takes to succeed in the classroom. The event was part of Call Me MiSTER, a national program launched in 2000 to address the shortage of male teachers of color. Through mentorship and support, the program helps…

Using electricity wisely paid off for Dallas ISD this year to the tune of $578,000 when NRG Energy handed the district a check for that amount.  Through NRG Energy Inc.’s Responsive Economic Dispatch program, Dallas ISD earned more than $578,000 by monetizing its load flexibility over the course of 2024. By leveraging the RED program’s flexible curtailment options, Dallas ISD strategically lowered electricity consumption, generating significant savings without budget risk. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, NRG formally delivered the district’s energy savings payment, which will support the Maintenance and Facilities budget and future HVAC projects. This initiative underscores Dallas ISD’s commitment…