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Dallas ISD is pleased to announce Maria Moreno STEAM Academy and Richard Lagow Elementary School have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2024–2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning. These are the first two campuses in Dallas ISD to receive this recognition. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work…

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October marks the start of Dallas ISD Campus Support Month, giving families, alumni, businesses, and community members a chance to make meaningful and direct impact in the district.  The initiative encourages support for programs and services that help schools thrive. Contributions can be directed to a specific school or to the Dallas Education Foundation Campus Support Fund, which allocates discretionary funding to high-need campuses across the district. Campus Support Month is coordinated in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation and Dallas ISD Partnership and Volunteer Engagement with additional support provided by the Dallas Regional Chamber. Donations can be made through…

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Election Day is almost here, and it is a good time to make sure all eligible voters are prepared to make their mark.  The deadline to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 7. For quick and easy registration, click here. Early voting will run from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1. Registered and eligible voters may cast their ballot at any early voting location in their county of registration. To find a polling location, use the My Voter Portal, which will show locations two days prior to the first day of early voting.  On Election Day, Nov. 5, all…

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UPDATE: An additional listening meeting was added and scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Turney E. Leonard Governance and Training (5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX 75228). Dallas ISD is resetting its five-year priorities, which serve as a guide for student achievement goals and the overall direction of the district.   To ensure the community’s voice is heard, the Board of Trustees will hold Community Listening events across the city of Dallas. Parents, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to participate and play an active role in shaping the future of the district. “We welcome all feedback because, ultimately,…

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