Dallas ISD is not only educating the next generation of leaders, but it stands as a vital economic powerhouse, leading the country in construction jobs added recently while building and renovating the city’s schools.   “We’re transforming the landscape of Dallas with our bond programs,” said Brent Alfred, Chief Construction Officer for the school district. “People don’t realize how much construction we’re generating and how important we are to the city. We will touch over 221 schools,” with 148 active projects and 73 slated for new construction or renovation. “But the real impressive number we’re tracking is the nearly 45,000 jobs…

Whether they know it or not, fathers have a superpower to make a positive difference in the education and social development of their children, says Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator Thomas Garner. His belief is so strong that Garner is on a mission to recruit as many fathers and father figures as he can to support Dallas ISD’s All Pro Dad program.  With that goal in mind, Thomas is gearing up for the All Pro Dad “Dad’s Draft” at 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Adelle Turner Elementary School 5505 S. Polk St., in Dallas. “If you visualize or have…

Dallas ISD is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month during September to promote strong, consistent attendance habits that will set students up for success at all grade levels. The theme for the 2023-2024 school year is “Show up! Attendance Matters.” The Graduation, Recovery, Attendance/Advocacy and Dropout Intervention (GRAAD) department is hosting weekly kickoffs for students and team members to help build routines, increase engagement, provide access to resources, and support learning. “We would like every student to succeed in school by building good attendance habits. When students and parents know how important good school attendance is, then our district has a better…