New clinic offers relief to Oak Cliff
With a shortage in qualified psychologists in Oak Cliff, one organization has taken charge to offer hope.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Dallas ISD
Dallas ISD
Dallas ISD to receive $7.9 million in Recovery Act grants
The funding will be used to continue the Teacher Incentive Fund for one year.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Dallas Cowboys helping to tackle childhood obesity
The Dallas Cowboys and United Way are showing kids the importance of staying in school and living healthy.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Dallas Schools Television wins Lone Star EMMY Award
For A Journey to China, a Chinese language instructional program.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Dallas ISD’s W.W. Samuell High School students and staff plant 50 trees on campus
Part of the Roadmap to Tree Planning and Planting initiative sponsored by the Texas Trees Foundation and AMEC Earth & Environment.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Carter High football team raising money for injured Pinkston defensive back Jared Williams
Pinkston is their longtime rival.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Afterschool community rally taking place Thursday at George W. Carver Learning Center
To increase awareness of the importance and variety of after-school programs.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Dallas ISD seniors at Bryan Adams High School to attend Get Smart About Credit Day on Thursday
Seventh annual Get Smart About Credit Day is designed to stress the fundamentals of wise credit use.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
League of Women Voters of Dallas to hold Dallas ISD candidate forums
Three separate forums will be held for the three district seats up for grabs.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
W.T. White junior wins gold medal Oklahoma rowing regatta
In one race, Savannah Smith finished more than 50 seconds ahead of her competitors -- a large margin.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Dallas ISD to hold parent conferences October 12-15
Parents and guardians are encouraged to use this time to talk with teachers about their child’s academic progress and learn how they can become an integral part of their child’s education.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Fort Worth’s Scott Theater showcases Dallas student and motivational speaker Dalton Sherman
Kids of all ages performed a musical based on a speech made by sixth grader Dalton Sherman. "Do you believe in me? Do you?"
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
Four Dallas ISD teachers receive surprise donations of $1,000 worth of classroom supplies
Wait a minute, if you make an announcement, then it's not a surprise.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Thompson & Knight Foundation announces Dallas ISD Arts Scholarship Program
$20,000 award to go to Arts Magnet students.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center awarded $15,000 grant for chemistry program
For the project "KIC" Out of Science Through Knowledge in Chemistry, developed by chemistry teacher Jennifer C. Stimpson.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
Dallas ISD’s Erasmo Seguin Community Learning Center to receive gold certification
It's given to schools that meet voluntary nutrition and physical activity standards set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
Dallas ISD 2010-2011 budget to include series of town hall meetings
Wow, "2011" looks weird.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
Dallas ISD’s Thomas Jefferson High School to receive nearly $25K worth of musical instruments
Approximately 130 music students will be treated to a surprise unveiling of brand new, much needed musical instruments.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
Dallas ISD accepting nominations for Gifted and Talented Program candidates
Deadline is Monday, October 5.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Photo gallery: Macon Elementary in Dallas debuts their “People’s Garden”
The students and staff of Macon were joined by Dr. Janey Thornton from Washington, D.C.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
UPDATED with video: Dallas ISD student Dalton Sherman to appear on Today Show on Friday Sept. 18
This is only his latest, after appearances on Oprah and Ellen, yawn, no biggie.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Mills Elementary School in Dallas will unveil redesigned library on Sept. 18
New books, eco-friendly design elements, furniture, shelving, carpet, and reading corners.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009
Macon Elementary School in Dallas will plant a “People’s Garden”
Garden will be launched at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18.
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Dallas ISD seeks community leaders to be “Principal for a Day”
Volunteers picked will visit schools on Oct. 15.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Dallas ISD’s student news show, News Beat, starts new season Monday Sept. 14
On district Cable Channel 98.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Dallas ISD hosts free third annual Districtwide College Fair on Sept. 23
Pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, September 9.
Monday, Sept. 7, 2009
Twelve candidates running for Dallas ISD School Board
Special election scheduled for Tuesday November 3.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
Dallas ISD investigation of TAKS irregularities at Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School exculpates students
Exculpate, there's a big-ticket word.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
Texas A&M-Commerce and Dallas-based Education is Freedom to launch $3.2-million outreach partnership
A&M-Commerce will work with EIF students from middle school through graduation to create a program that prepares and motivates students to go to college.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009
Dallas City Councilman Tennell Atkins to give away school supplies to area children
The event is co-sponsored by Value Giant Stores.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Dallas ISD board approves pay raise for all employees
Teachers, related instructional, and professional support get an average pay raise of 3.4%; all other personnel get 3%.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
New cast announced for Dallas ISD’s TV programs
There are four: School Zone Dallas, Zona Escolar de Dallas, Aquí en Dallas ISD, and News Beat.
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009
Dallas City Council members visiting schools on Monday, August 24
They care. They really really care.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Dallas ISD’s Mark Twain Leadership Vanguard School third graders to receive free school supplies
While learning about financial literacy.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Book A Brighter Future campaign donates literacy tools to Dallas ISD students
It has supported nearly 100,000 children in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
Teens mix business creativity with web technology at UT Dallas summer camp
Local high school juniors and seniors explore the entrepreneurial side of the Internet.
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
Applications for Dallas ISD school board being accepted
Candidates have until Wednesday, September 2 to file.
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
Dallas ISD setting up back-to-school hotline on first day of school, August 24
It will answer concerns and questions parents may have during the first week of school.
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
Dallas ISD gets award for its commitment to the blind or visually impaired
Second time it has won this award.
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
Dallas ISD has more exemplary and recognized schools than evah
Forty-five Dallas ISD campuses have been rated exemplary, while 83 more have been rated recognized.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009
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