News Briefs

Below are highlights from the April 9 Board Briefing.  More students are earning certifications and credentials District leaders shared updates on student outcomes. The report showed that 42% of the Class of 2024 earned industry-based certifications, and 741 students earned Level 1 or Level 2 certificates, exceeding the district’s goal of 450. TSI readiness is improving For the Class of 2024, TSI readiness increased by eight percentage points, with 2,910 students meeting college readiness benchmarks, 640 more students than the previous year. Community budget meetings scheduled Dallas ISD will host a series of community budget meetings in May at multiple…

Dallas ISD recently hosted its third annual Financial Literacy Day at Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School.  This high-impact, co-curricular event empowered over 230 students from 18 high schools to transform abstract financial concepts into tangible life skills. The success of the day was made possible through the invaluable contributions of community partners like Next Generation Action Network, Wells Fargo, Comerica Bank, the 3 to 1 Foundation, and the Academic Success Program. Called The Ultimate Glow Up: A Teen’s Financial Playbook, the day featured hands-on workshops and competitive learning, including:  Interactive breakout sessions: Small-group workshops where students practiced managing real-life…

All eligible Dallas ISD seniors, team members, and parents are reminded to register for the upcoming May 2 election. The deadline to register is Thursday, April 2. Students who will turn 18 on or before Election Day are also eligible to vote, but must register by the deadline. To register to vote, an application must be submitted to the elections department. To see if you’re already registered, click here. Print and mail: Visit VoteTexas.gov to fill out an informal application, print it, and mail it to the Dallas County Elections office. In-person: Pick up an application at most Dallas ISD…

During the March 26 Board Meeting, Dallas ISD trustees unanimously approved tuition-free pre-K for three- and four-year-old students. Currently, the district offers free pre-K to students who qualify under federal, state, and district guidelines, while other families pay tuition. Under the newly approved policy, the district will eliminate tuition for students who do not meet those qualifications—expanding access to early learning for more families. “It’s a great idea,” said Dallas ISD Trustee Dan Micciche during the board briefing. “I think it’s innovative and a good thing to do, and certainly our results have shown that.” Pre-K registration for the 2026–2027…