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Submitted by Student Activities Department. Each year, fifth-grade students from across Dallas ISD participate in an interactive debate workshop designed to build their skills.  The overall goal is to prepare students for competitive debate and public speaking, honing confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills, and equip coaches with valuable resources. This year, over 350 students from 58 schools attended the annual 5th Grade Debate Workshop at E.D. Walker Middle School. The full-day event included a large-group introductory session in the morning to prepare students for smaller practice sessions in the afternoon. “The energy in the room was incredible. Students were…

From P-TECH and Montessori to Legacy Schools, Dallas ISD offers hundreds of specialty programs designed to inspire and empower every student.  These innovative options are rooted in tradition, driven by excellence, and built to shape each student’s unique legacy. Join us for a virtual Discover Dallas ISD experience to explore our wide range of choice schools and learn more about the application process. The sessions will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, for elementary schools and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for middle and high schools. There will be one more session for all…

Dallas ISD schools once again earned top honors from Children at Risk, a research and advocacy nonprofit organization, across multiple categories in the 2025 rankings of North Texas schools, showcasing the district’s continued excellence and commitment to academic achievement at every level. At the high school level, Dallas ISD claimed five of the top 10 spots among all North Texas schools. The School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center earned the No. 1 ranking, maintaining its long-standing reputation as one of the best public schools in the nation. Close behind, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet…

Dallas ISD and the Dallas Education Foundation unveiled the district’s first Career Exploration Mobile Lab, a mobile classroom that brings hands-on career discovery directly to middle school students. The Career Exploration Mobile Lab is a cornerstone of the district’s Career Connected Learning initiative, which builds career awareness, exploration, and readiness from elementary through high school. The initiative enables students to make informed decisions about their futures through: Elementary school: Career awareness via engaging curriculum and career-related activity kits. Middle school: Career exploration through the new mobile lab. High school: Career readiness via professional, soft, and entrepreneurial skill development. “By bringing…