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Dallas ISD welcomes back students for 2023-2024 school year
0Class is now in session for more than 140,000 Dallas ISD students. Across the district, students were greeted in a variety of ways at their campuses prior to the first bell of the day. Campus cheerleaders, principals, mascots, and special guests were at their school’s entrance ready to drum up excitement for students of all grade levels. Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D. kicked off the first day of school at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy (WHILA). The campus reopened in January 2023 as part of the 2015 Dallas ISD Bond Program which marks this day, Aug. 14, as the first…
A message from the superintendent
0When students return to school Monday, Aug. 14, a lot of things are going to be comfortingly familiar: the excited voices, our smiling faces delighting at the happy students, the morning bell, and so much more. But this year, you are going to be getting something that you haven’t had for more than a decade: 18 days. And as I explain what those 18 days are, you’re going to find out why the 2023-2024 school year is going to be such a great year. You might have missed this, but last May I declared an end to teaching to the…
Dallas ISD announces proposed plan to address House Bill 3
0The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees was briefed today on a proposed plan to address the requirements set forth in Texas House Bill 3 (HB3), mandating armed security officers on all campuses during regular school hours, effective Sept. 1. Currently, Dallas ISD officers are assigned to all secondary campuses. To align with provisions outlined in HB3, the district needs 167 additional officers as well as supplemental funding. The Board of Trustees will consider various options, including a “good cause exception,” to comply with HB3. “We will be asking our board to approve an alternate plan as stated by the Texas…
Dallas ISD buses are getting technology upgrades for safety
0Dallas ISD’s buses are getting an upgrade for the 2023-2034 school year to enhance the safety of all students and drivers. Over 900 buses are now equipped with a tablet using an app known as “Edulog.” Through this app, bus drivers will be able to input their security check information and receive updates and messages from their service center. “One of our safety features is that drivers have to do a pre-trip inspection. Most CDL drivers do this, whether they’re a truck or bus driver. They have to inspect their vehicle before they go out on the road,” said Jaime…