Inside Dallas ISD

When Dallas ISD switched to virtual learning last March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and campus staff throughout the district had to shift overnight to the new reality. Since then, these educators have been working tirelessly to familiarize themselves with new learning environments, keep students engaged, and ensure their families’ well-being, all while teaching. Recognizing that these challenges can be taxing to anybody, Dallas ISD’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Department has worked through its SEL campus networks to ensure that each school has access to self-care support, resources and activities. “We need to understand that self-care means taking…

Ana Pérez: “Dallas ISD is home because it opened its doors and gave me the confidence to teach the future of our country: our children”. Ana Pérez García is a bilingual teacher at Arlington Park Childhood Center. Throughout her career at the district, she has had wonderful moments alongside her young learners. Recently, she was recognized as Teacher of the Year 2021 for her work and dedication and for using her experience to support her students to grow in their first language (Spanish) while learning and expanding their knowledge in their second language (English). “We live in a rapidly changing…

Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) is grateful for the partnership with Tyson Foods for the donation of much-needed tents for curbside meal service. The inclement weather in February ripped multiple tents used for curbside meal service. After making several previous donations, Tyson recently donated 24 tents and five flags to assist FCNS. Curbside meal distribution continues to be available every Wednesday from 4:30–6:30 p.m. with an additional pickup time of 10 a.m.–12 p.m. for high school specific curbside locations.  Meals are served at schools throughout the district. For more information and to find an open site near…

A leadership educational model coming to Julius Dorsey Elementary School next school year will expand innovative learning options for students in that community. “We are excited about the opportunity to provide the Pleasant Grove community with a great innovation school in their neighborhood,” said Principal Rubinna Sanchez. Dorsey Elementary, a neighborhood campus, will be an innovation school under the district’s Public School Choice initiative. Innovation schools are non-application based and offer additional educational models within their traditional curriculum, in order to provide more innovative options for families in their own backyard.  Staff at Dorsey Elementary will combine academics with social…