News Briefs

Dallas Independent School District will host its annual wrestling tournament Jan. 8–9 at W.H. Adamson High School. The event will feature both girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams from 21 schools. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Adult tickets will be $3, and students will be able to watch the matches for a $2 admission ticket.

The Texas Association of School Boards has designated January school board recognition month. The purpose is to honor and thank the devoted volunteers who serve at the will of the public to set policy and make decisions that ensure schools are safe and productive for staff and students. This year’s theme is: Super Heroes for Schools. Here are just a few of the ways schools can honor trustees for their tireless work on behalf of our schools: Create a short video filled with “Thank You” messages from teachers, students, and parents. Hang pictures and bios of trustees in a “Hall…

STEM Day 2016 is around the corner, and the Dallas ISD STEM Department is gearing up for another exciting time for students (preK through 12th grade) and their entire families beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, at Skyline High School. STEM Day offers a number of fun-filled, hands-on activities that stimulate the mind and inspire participants to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Scheduled sessions include: Circuit Bling! Bling!; Meet the Critters; Robotics-Aerial, Demo, Games and Underwater; Science in the Movies-Chemistry: Movie Snow, Liquid Nitrogen, and Air/Water Cannon Station; Turning Gamers into Developers; Zombies-Under the Dome; Build an…

The Dallas Observer recently ran a cover story on the district’s School Choice initiative, which aims to provide students with a best-fit education. Click here to read the full story from the Dallas Observer.