Inside Dallas ISD

Much of life’s success is linked to reading and literacy, which is why schools and parents strive mightily to instill strong reading skills in children. In spite of all efforts, it can sometimes be a challenge to help children develop a love of reading. Like most skills, reading is a learned behavior that is strengthened with practice, so it makes sense that the earlier and more often parents expose their children to books and reading, the greater the likelihood those children will learn that reading is fun and pleasurable. Parents looking for opportunities to encourage literacy and surround their children…

Can you spell I-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-V-E? About 120 students from 70 Dallas ISD schools recently participated in six districtwide spelling bees, and 18 of those students are now headed to the county spelling bee. More students participated in the districtwide spelling bees than the previous year, when 95 students from 60 schools competed. The county spelling bee is Feb. 16, and the winner from that will move on to the regional spelling bee. The winner from the regional spelling bee will then move on to the national spelling bee where they will compete for $50,000 in prizes and scholarships. Here are the…

See what makes the Two-Way Dual-Language program in Dallas ISD a great choice in this video. The deadline to apply to the Two-Way Dual-Language program is Jan. 31. Go here to apply and learn more.

Elementary students getting a front row seat to incredible music, a visit from the zoo, and an upcoming Super Saturday are among this week’s highlights! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Prep U Super Saturday The Prep U Super Saturday happening tomorrow at Jubilee Park and Community Center will feature free health screenings, immunizations, a showcase of the district’s diverse academic options, and much more. The event is free and open to the public. (Learn more) Dallas Winds is music to students’ ears Third- and fifth-graders recently got the chance to attend an annual Dallas Winds concert…