News Briefs

The Dallas ISD African American Read-In provided families with a great time on Feb. 22! The Racial Equity Office (REO) hosted this cultural event in collaboration with three Dallas ISD trustees. The 2020 African American Read-In took place at Justin F. Kimball High School. Each student received a free bag of books to build their home library, and school bus transportation and lunch were provided for elementary school students. The books were a variety of reading level appropriate stories featuring African-American characters, writers, themes, as well as other children favorites. Alejandro Pérez, Jr., life coach and teaching artist for Big…

Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services is – according to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) – among the Best of the Bunch. The TDA awarded Dallas ISD with the honor for its commitment to teaching children about healthy lifestyles using Texas agriculture. Dallas ISD joined other schools and districts in spending nearly $15 million on Texas products during the Farm Fresh Challenge. “Choosing to buy local foods supports the Texas economy, contributes to job growth and keeps businesses in this great state thriving,” wrote TDA Commissioner Sid Miller. “We are proud to be a leader in serving the…

Fifth-graders from Frank Guzick Elementary traveled to Waco and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip on Feb. 20 to experience what they are learning in social studies and science. Students visited the Texas State Capitol in Austin and Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown. During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. In Austin, the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, the Honorable Royce West, State Senator, District 23 and the Honorable Eric Johnson, State…

A process change will help ensure board policy is followed and the Dallas ISD magnet school admission process prioritizes students who live in the area the district serves. Starting this school year, the district’s central office will flag magnet school applicants who: Did not previously attend a district school Had a change-of-address form submitted this school year Families with flagged applications can then provide additional documents to confirm their residency and gain full entry into a magnet school. Home visits will be hosted as necessary for students who cannot substantiate their address. Click here for a more detailed FAQ about…