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Tablets or Textbooks? Dallas ISD fifth graders had much to say about this topic at their first debate tournament of the season, where 208 students from 26 elementary schools came together at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy to argue the advantages and disadvantages of using tablets in schools. The teams of three filled roughly 40 classrooms and simultaneously debated two rounds, one round for the affirmative and another for the negative. Each team member gave one speech and alternated with the opposing team members, ending with a crossfire refutation period that gave them more opportunity to make their case. During…

In the spirit of keeping “Dallas ISD On the Move,” the Health and Physical Education Department encouraged staff, students and families to participate in the 2021 Oncor Kids Race on Saturday, Dec. 11.  This event provided an opportunity to engage Dallas ISD schools in a community activity that was developed to promote the importance of physical fitness and daily physical activity. As a result of our collaboration with several community partners, Dallas ISD was able to participate in an event that created amazing experiences and lifelong memories for thousands of district students.  About 4,000 students ran in the Oncor Kids Race,…

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is proud to recognize the Dallas Independent School District for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2021–2022 budget year. ASBO International’s MBA and Pathway to the MBA promote and recognize best budget presentation practices in school districts. Participants submit their applications and budget documents to a panel of school financial professionals who review the materials for compliance with the MBA Criteria Checklist and other requirements and provide expert feedback that districts can use to improve their budget documents. “I want to congratulate the Budget Services team…

The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and Niagara Cares volunteers renovated Lincoln High School’s weight room and auxiliary weight room, added new flooring to the faculty fitness space, and cleaned, purchased and assembled new equipment and storage throughout all three fitness areas at a cost of $75,000. Additionally, they purchased technology and furniture to equip STEM Labs at Boude Storey Middle School (valued at $30,663), Sarah Zumwalt Middle School ($30,663), and W.M. Young Elementary School ($22,117).  Workers and staff at Lincoln and Storey Boude assembled some of the new equipment.