Inside Dallas ISD

As a two-year reconstruction project begins, students from Geneva Heights Elementary said goodbye to a school building that has been serving the Dallas community since 1931. The farewell ceremony was held on Friday, May 27, for faculty members, students and parents to say goodbye before the existing structure is demolished. As part of the farewell, attendees were given markers to write their own personal goodbye messages on the walls. They were also treated to a sneak peek of the new school, which is set to open in fall 2024. Until then, students and staff will be operating from the former…

On Tuesday, May 24, Woodrow Wilson High School held its secondary dual language program recognition ceremony for a total of 51 bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural graduating seniors. Dallas ISD is a national leader in dual language and boasts one of the largest dual language programs in the nation, with instruction offered at more than 150 schools. “Proud does not begin to describe how I feel, it’s just so exciting,” shared Alessandra Mercon, Woodrow Wilson High School assistant principal. “Last year, we had six students graduate in our first class and this year we had 51, so I’m proud of the…

Dallas ISD’s Library Media Services department will launch a makeover initiative in 43 campus libraries with the purpose of redesigning the spaces to better serve the current climate in education. On May 25th, Library Media Services and the Apple Team, Jerram Froese and Josh Mika, finished training 43 librarians and teachers who will begin managing the R.E.A.D. Labs at each the schools. Completion is expected by December 2022. The libraries’ R.E.A.D Labs will help students develop creative skill sets through “zones” such as video studios, coding stations, and recording booths for podcasting, and inquiry stations. R.E.A.D. Labs will provide a…

The Dallas ISD Social Studies Department, in collaboration with ECHO Education and EF Explore America, is thrilled to bring travel to our students for the 2022-2023 school year! We believe that visiting landmarks in our own state and across the nation is vital when providing equitable learning experiences. By providing intentional support and growth opportunities in Social Studies, we know our students will think critically, engage civically, and connect globally. Opportunities are available for elementary, middle, and high school students! Through ECHO Education, students in 4th and 7th grade Texas History classes are able to travel to Austin to visit…