Inside Dallas ISD

Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School teacher James Mims’ life calling is supporting marginalized communities, specifically students receiving special education services who are also English language learners. Seeing that these students were often overlooked, Mims transitioned four years ago from a general education to a special education teacher helping English language learners. “For me to have the skills and passion that I have, it was an easy change to make,” Mims said. “And I haven’t regretted it for one day ever since.” To help support educators like Mims, Dallas ISD has partnered with Southern Methodist University for a $3 million endowment to provide…

Eight young orators will soon face off in Dallas ISD’s 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition. The fourth and fifth graders will speak on the topic: “How would Dr. King assess our progress in achieving his vision for America.” The event, sponsored by the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP, will be streamed on the district’s website and on Facebook Live at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14. It will be the highlight of a monthslong process in which dozens of students at 17 district schools participated by writing, memorizing and reciting their original essays on the assigned topic. The…

Class of 2022, the priority deadline to complete a FAFSA/TASFA application is Saturday, January 15, 2022. These applications will provide institutions with the information needed to determine how much financial aid you qualify for towards your college expenses. Don’t think you qualify? Fill it out anyway! It is important to note that this application is required for some scholarship selection processes. Fill out the free FAFSA application by visiting www.fafsa.gov. Prefer a mobile app? The FAFSA form is on the myStudentAid app, available on the App Store (iOS) or on Google Play (Android). Download the 2022-2023 TASFA English Application Additional…

The Dallas ISD Parent Services Department would like to recognize the Trustee District Champion School winners for September Attendance Awareness Month. The schools gained this recognition districtwide by maintaining the best overall attendance rate in the month of September. Throughout the month of December, each school was honored and awarded a Trustee Champion Banner. Trustee District 1 – George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Academy Trustee District 2 – Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy Trustee District 3 – L. L. Hotchkiss Elementary Trustee District 4 – School for Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove Trustee District 5 – School…