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Submitted by Emily Davis on behalf of the Dallas Education Foundation Dallas Education Foundation announced the 2024 recipients of the Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship – Amy S-R. and Mikayla S. Named in memory of Liza Farrow-Gillespie, the scholarship awards two deserving young women from Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet a $10,000 scholarship to pursue a future career in law. Liza Farrow-Gillespie served as permanent briefing attorney for the late United States District Judge Barefoot Sanders. She later co-founded the law firm of Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP., one of the largest woman-owned law firms in Dallas, highlighting her commitment…

In an ongoing effort to foster safer schools, Dallas ISD is expanding its clear backpack requirement to all students in grades pre-K through 12 for the 2024-2025 school year.  While clear backpacks are preferred, mesh ones are an additional option. Students may still carry a small, non-clear pouch in their backpack to hold personal items such as cellphones, money, and hygiene products.  The district will provide each student with a durable clear backpack at no cost. Parents may also purchase their students’ preferred clear or acceptable mesh backpack. Please note that a clear backpack policy alone does not ensure complete…

The Dallas ISD 2020 Bond plays a crucial role in ensuring district facilities are optimized to support and enhance student achievement. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, various important initiatives have helped enhance educational environments districtwide. Over half of the bond funds have been allocated toward the construction, renovation, and modernization of various facilities. About one quarter of the funds have been allocated for connectivity and security upgrades. “Reflecting on this school year, I’m incredibly proud of the unwavering dedication and hard work our team has demonstrated in advancing Dallas ISD’s 2020 Bond Program,” said Chief Construction Officer, Brent Alfred.  The…

Join us for the Dallas ISD Back to School Kickoff Event to get your student registered for the new school year! It all happens from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at Ellis Davis Field House, located at 9191 S. Polk St. Parents will receive onsite assistance with registration for students enrolling in pre-K through 12th grade. Students registering onsite will receive free school supplies, approved backpacks, and other services while supplies last.  For more information regarding school supply lists, Dallas ISD’s clear backpack policy, enrollment, and more, visit this link. Please come prepared with the following documents…