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10. Volunteers demonstrate the importance of giving back. 9. Volunteers are “in the know” of what is happening at the school. 8. Volunteering is good for your attitude. 7. Volunteers save money for the school. 6. Volunteering strengthens communities. 5. Volunteering develops new skills. 4. Volunteering is good for your soul. 3. Volunteers learn too! They learn from their students. 2. Volunteers make a genuine difference. 1. Volunteering breaks up your boring routine.

Looking for fun, safe sites for our youngest learners? Visit our Online Resources page to access resources that help preschoolers and children grasp critical early childhood concepts in a fun, interactive manner. Parents, please feel free to use at home. Dallas ISD online resources  BrainPop – Animated Video Collection that engages students, supports educators and bolsters achievement. (see your librarian for username/password) Early World of Learning -Three interactive learning environments that are sure to captivate the imagination of our students. Unite for Literacy eBooks – Books that connect with young children and their families with narrated audio supporting more than 300 languages spoken in…

Dallas ISD is a district that has excelled in educating and preparing our alumni for success. We are proud of the fact that many of our alumni have been publicly recognized locally and nationally for their outstanding accomplishments. Moreover, we want to highlight these extraordinary individuals and their contributions to advancing the legacy of Dallas ISD. If you know of a Dallas ISD Distinguished Alum, let us know, email: marketing@dallasisd.org.

The Dallas Independent School District has received a rating of “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. The Superior Achievement rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Dallas ISD’s financial management and reporting system. This is the third consecutive year Dallas ISD has earned the distinction. This is the 12th year of Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas), a financial accountability system for Texas school districts developed by the Texas Education Agency in response to Senate Bill 875 of the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999. The primary goal of Schools FIRST is to achieve…