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Families who are interested in sending their student to one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to apply online now. The application process is open from November 2024 through January 2025. Dallas ISD offers more unique opportunities and programs than any school district in the area. Click here for more information and browse over 100 unique educational opportunities. Applications are open NOW for the following: Neighborhood Schools Pre-K through 12th Grade P-TECH and Early College Program Magnet Schools Montessori Schools Single-Gender International Baccalaureate Dual Language Personalized Learning Transformation Schools Talented and Gifted…

Dallas ISD offers more unique opportunities and programs than any school district in the area. And from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at W.H. Adamson High School, families will have the chance to explore school offerings, preview all choice and application-based schools, and receive on-site support with registration for next school year.  Learn about Dallas ISD’s innovative school offerings and opportunities: Find the best fit for your student by discovering over 100 choice schools and programs.  Hear from representatives about opportunities such as P-TECH/ECHS, Montessori, Project-Based Learning, Talented & Gifted, STEM/STEAM, Early Learning, Career Institutes, Dual…

The ability to perform calculations in one’s head is an invaluable skill to have. STEM students from across Dallas ISD displayed this skill and more at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) Dallas ISD Invitational Meet on Oct. 7 at Conrad High School. With 75 schools in attendance, more than 1,400 students in grades three through 12 competed in four TMSCA academic competitions: Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Math, and Science. Involvement in TMSCA invitational meets gives elementary and secondary students the opportunity to practice for UIL math and science contests through grade level and team competitions. “TMSCA improves…

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Oncor Kids Race, BMW Dallas Marathon Festival and Dallas ISD are teaming up with local online shoe retailer Shoebacca to donate new athletic shoes to students, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Charles Rice Learning Center.  The Oncor Kids Race, held at Dallas City Plaza in December, attracts 6,000 students each year. Dallas ISD elementary, middle, and high school students are encouraged to participate and can do so free of charge, thanks to Oncor and other event partners. Those who participate also have the chance to take home…