News Briefs

Dallas ISD has been recognized with the 2020 EVERFI Champion Seal. This recognition is awarded annually to school districts who have proven their commitment to whole-child education, as well as their dedication to change in the interest of equity and the well-being of their students. “We are honored to be one of the districts named as EVERFI Student Impact Champion,” said Oswaldo Alvarenga, Dallas ISD’s Assistant Superintendent of STEM, CTE, and Career Institutes. “Our teachers are dedicated to the comprehensive education of our students, because we know that the impact we have on them during their time with Dallas ISD…

Dallas ISD Fall Parent Conferences start Oct. 5! The schedule is: Elementary Schools: Monday, Oct. 5 Middle Schools: Tuesday, Oct. 6 High Schools, Monday, Oct. 12 To comply with safety guidelines, schools will offer parent conferences virtually and/or in-person by appointment. Contact your campus for more details.

Students who work, parent, want to make up missed credits or earn accelerated course credit are invited to explore the opportunities offered by Dallas ISD’s Evening Academy, which opens for after-hour classes on Monday, Sept. 28. Evening Academy allows self-motivated learners to progress at their own pace to earn credits in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish and select electives. Virtual classes let students recover credits needed for high school graduation with the support of teachers certified in their content areas. The program is also structured to accommodate students who want to earn course credit for acceleration. Classes are scheduled…

In these uncertain times due to the spread of COVID-19, something as important as the 2020 Census may have been overlooked by many families. However, it is important to remember that this effort is not only a count of all the individuals living in the U.S., but its results have very real implications for communities over the next decade. Sept. 30 is the last date to provide information to the Census Bureau. “By counting everyone in the Dallas ISD community, the census provides information that translates into funds for lunch programs, better schools, transportation and other services in our state…