Inside Dallas ISD

Ana Casas Sanmartín, a geometry teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School, was sitting in her classroom recently when a former student, Aaron Castro, came up to her and made her day. The senior told her, “Last year was the first time I understood math. I really was struggling. I never figured it out until your class.” And then he added, “I love angles now.” For Casas, that is what teaching is all about: helping students feel successful and proud of what they can achieve. Her passion shines through to her fellow teachers and students alike. “Mrs. Casas’ dedication to her…

The South Oak Cliff Golden Bears continue to be recognized for their historic win of the UIL Class 5A Division II Football State Championship. During the January board meeting, the Golden Bears were officially recognized by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, and the Board of Trustees for their back-to-back state championship. The coaches, team captains and the entire football team were in attendance to hear praises from the board. Read more about how the Golden Bears climbed their way to the top here. Check out the gallery of photos from the team’s visit.

In anticipation of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Final Four, students at T.G. Terry Elementary School helped kick off the 2023 “Read to the Final Four” reading program. Dallas ISD Hall of Fame member, Andrea Riley and Veronica Burton of the Dallas Wings joined the students for the celebration and encouraged participation in the challenge. T.G. Terry Elementary School took top honors in 2017 when the Women’s Final Four was hosted in Dallas. That year, 61 students read an average of 1,841 minutes each. The 2023 “Read to the Final Four” program is a collective partnership between the NCAA, the Women’s…

Ever wondered how Dallas ISD chooses new and exciting food items for its school lunch menu? In a partnership between the Food and Child Nutrition Services department (FCNS) and the Dallas Teen School Board, the district is able to redefine the way students and staff experience food.  Every month, the Dallas Teen School Board, a student advisory group consisting of the district’s high school junior and senior presidents, meets to discuss various topics concerning their campuses. Recently, the Teen School Board was tasked with a special assignment –  the opportunity to taste-test various flavors of cold brew coffee and two…