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As the school year draws to a close, Dallas ISD is shining a spotlight on thousands of high-achieving students whose dedication to academic excellence and college readiness has set them apart. More than 10,000 students were recently honored by Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D., as part of the prestigious Dallas ISD Scholars Program. This elite recognition is awarded to students in grades seven through 12 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and the potential for future success in higher education. “I offer my personal congratulations to all of you this evening, and I thank you, students, for your award-winning academic accomplishments,”…

Sixth-grade students across Dallas ISD recently participated in the district’s annual Model United Nations, a co-curricular experience that builds on classroom lessons in world cultures and social studies. Model UN provides students the opportunity to compare cultures, deepen their understanding of global interactions, and explore how nations can work together to solve problems and build a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “The International Year of the Cooperatives: Cooperatives Build a Better World,” set the stage for a day of global exploration, cultural exchange, and youth leadership. As part of the experience, students traveled from station to station, touring 17 countries…

Submitted by Dallas ISD Social Studies Department In preparation for life after high school, more than 220 Dallas ISD students from 11 high schools participated in a Financial Literacy Day event designed to strengthen their personal finance skills and economic understanding. Hosted by the district’s Social Studies department, it equipped students with foundational knowledge in key areas such as budgeting, saving, credit management, and long-term financial planning. “Personal financial literacy is a cornerstone of independence, well-being, and stability for our students, their families, and our community,” said Aaron Aguirre-Castillo, executive director of curriculum design. “By fostering this knowledge, we are…

La inscripción para el curso 2025-2026 ya está abierta, brindando a las familias acceso a una variedad de opciones de pre-K en todo el Dallas ISD. Las opciones para pre-K incluyen centros asociados y programas de elección. El distrito también ofrece programas de pre-K gratuitos, con becas y con matrícula, con matrícula con descuento disponible para los miembros del equipo del Dallas ISD. Las investigaciones indican que los niños que asisten a Pre-K aprenden a socializar con sus compañeros y a gestionar sus emociones, y también adquieren habilidades académicas fundamentales para impulsar su potencial de aprendizaje a lo largo de…