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El Departamento de Alimentos y Nutrición Infantil seguirá ofreciendo el programa de comidas para el verano hasta julio. Con el fin de que las familias tengan acceso a comidas nutritivas durante el verano, cada miércoles del mes se proveerá desayuno y almuerzo para una semana. No se requiere matricularse en Dallas ISD para beneficiarse. Se proporcionará comida a jóvenes de 18 años y menores, o de 21 años con discapacidades. El programa estará disponible de 9 a.m. a 10 a.m. en las siguientes ubicaciones: Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy: 201 S. Goode Road, Wilmer, TX 75172 Seagoville Elementary School: 304…

Food and Child Nutrition Services is extending its summer meal program into July. To ensure families have access to nutritious meals over the summer, a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch will be provided every Wednesday throughout the month. Families do not need to be enrolled in Dallas ISD to participate. Meals will be given to attendees who are 18 and younger and up to 21 years old with disabilities. Meal pickup will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the following locations: Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy: 201 S. Goode Road, Wilmer, TX 75172 Seagoville Elementary School: 304…

Submitted by Dallas Education Foundation More than 34 educators across Dallas ISD are the new recipients of Dallas Education Foundation’s Heart of Teaching Grant.  Now in its third year, the DEF’s Heart of Teaching program supports innovative, educator-led initiatives that reflect the passion and commitment of teachers who go above and beyond to inspire students beyond the classroom.  From building chicken coops, coding robots, and launching drone teams to producing musicals, promoting school spirit, and expanding student media, the 2025–2026 Heart of Teaching Grant projects will transform extracurricular activities across Dallas ISD. “Extracurricular activities are where students often discover their…

Written by Emily Davis, Dallas Education Foundation Dallas ISD, in partnership with The Dallas Education Foundation, recently celebrated a milestone for the young men participating in the Call Me MisTER program. A national program, Call Me MisTER was launched in 2000 to address the shortage of male teachers of color. Through mentorship and support, the program helps guide young men who see their future in education. Participants of Dallas ISD’s chapter were recently honored for their commitment to becoming the next generation of educators, role models, mentors, and leaders through a jacketing ceremony. Throughout the night, the students heard from…