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Representatives from Reliant Energy presented Dallas ISD’s Energy and Sustainability department with a $64,000 check to support the district’s ongoing efforts of energy efficiency. Reliant started a program in 2023 called “Responsive Economic Dispatch,” or RED, and when the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid is peaking high, it’s an incentive to reduce energy during peak periods. “The RED program compensates the district for turning down during peak times, which are the most polluting times,” said Annette Van Brunt, energy consultant to the district. “Not only does it help reduce the strain on the grid, the district is getting…

Academic Services has launched a site to help parents navigate the district’s curriculum resources through the new Parent Curriculum Support Website. As partners in your child’s education, Dallas ISD understands the importance of providing resources and activities to help parents support their students’ learning journey at home. The curriculum strategy focuses on delivering grade-level content, aligned with state standards, while offering additional support for students who may need it. The district believes that strong collaboration between schools and families is essential for students’ success. On the website, parents will find resources and activities designed to support children’s learning in reading language…

The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is excited to announce the “Heart of Teaching: Advancing Equity through Innovation in Special Education” grants cycle. This grant program helps create opportunities for students and advance equity through innovation in special education.  Dallas ISD campus employees, administrators, and teachers seeking to fund innovative projects that advance learning, specifically for students receiving special education services, can apply now through April 12. The application is open to all campus staff who serve students with special needs and is not limited to those in special education positions. The maximum grant award is up to $4,500 per project…

Dallas ISD schools and offices will be closed from March 11 to March 15 for spring break. To ensure students continue to have access to nourishing meals, Food and Child Nutrition Services plans to provide meal service on a drive-up basis on Monday, March 11. Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services will provide meals to every child 18 years and younger. Home cooking instructions will be provided at the pick-up location and will also be posted on the FCNS website. Children do not have to be present to claim meals. Meals will include two breakfast meals and two lunch meals…