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Dallas ISD to Introduce Universal Student Badge System
The new badge will serve as a single identification card for students across the district
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Dallas ISD Posts Preliminary Gains in STAAR Results
Superintendent Elizalde says district will continue to build on its progress as scores undergo final review
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Book Checkouts Surge Under Dallas ISD Device-Free Policy
After implementing a device-free policy in June 2025, librarians across school campuses reported fuller libraries, more browsing, and students spending additional time with print materials
Community
Thomas Jefferson HS Students Host Easter Egg Hunt for Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
Students in Thomas Jefferson High School's AVID program brought Easter fun to students at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy.
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Dallas ISD Universal Pre-K Registration Now Open
Registration is officially open for Dallas ISD's universal pre-K program for the 2026-2027.
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Connecting Hearts to Science
Dallas ISD Biomedical Preparatory students spread joy to hospital patients
General
Dallas ISD Launches Additional Days Calendar
The district has added an additional days school year calendar for 13 elementary schools and for sixth graders in seven middle schools so students can get extra support and spend time exploring activities that will enrich their school experience.
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Dallas ISD Expands Districtwide Student Counseling Program
School Counselor Excellence Instrument implements detailed guide outlining best practices, performance standards, and growth pathways for school counselors
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Teachers Program Draws Next Generation of Educators
Former Dallas ISD elementary students are returning to their roots to pass it on
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Mobile Career Lab Brings Hands-On Training to Students
Dallas Independent School District has launched a new initiative to provide middle school students with direct access to hands-on career training through a mobile classroom.
Team Effort
Classrooms are buzzing once again as 140,000 students in the Dallas Independent School District returned to open arms and high expectations for the first day of school.
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Dallas ISD Implements Athletic Event Safety Guidelines
Requirements apply to all district athletic facilities, including pools, gymnasiums, stadiums
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Program Allows Free Meals for All Students to Continue
CEP allows eligible schools to serve free meals to all students regardless of income
Education Funding Only the First Step
The most recent Texas legislative session was nothing short of transformative for education.
Models, Expos, Egg Drops, Inventions, and Haikus
This roundup of area examples is but a sampling of how STEM/STEAM learning is unfolding on campuses near you.
Events
United to Learn Brings Interactive Lessons to Students
Jesuit senior Jack Reynolds fielded questions from Preston Hollow Elementary students during their interactions with a visiting petting zoo.
Dallas ISD New Institute Creates Career-Ready Graduates
Students on the campus can participate in one of five career clusters that result in what district deputy chief Oswaldo Alvarenga describes as “high-skilled, high-wage, high-demand jobs”
Dallas ISD Encourages Responsible Use of AI
District chief technology officer Sean Brinkman says this will help students learn to use artificial intelligence responsibly as it becomes increasingly relevant across society.