/tags/dallas-independent-school-district Dallas Independent School District en-US Copyright Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT /transportation/2023-07-21/free-dart-rides-for-some-dallas-students-could-come-early-2024 The pilot program is anticipated to start in January 2024. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT /transportation/2023-07-21/free-dart-rides-for-some-dallas-students-could-come-early-2024 Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2023-06-10/zarin-gracey-outdistances-challenger-joe-tave-to-win-dallas-city-council-place-3-runoff Dallas pastor Zarin Gracey outdistanced retired educator Joe Tave to win the Dallas City Council District 3 runoff race Saturday. Sun, 11 Jun 2023 04:44:54 GMT /news/2023-06-10/zarin-gracey-outdistances-challenger-joe-tave-to-win-dallas-city-council-place-3-runoff Nathan Collins /education/2022-08-09/dallas-isd-ex-superintendent-may-still-run-for-office-while-taking-on-education-consulting-gigs The Dallas Independent School District’s former superintendent, 65 year-old Michael Hinojosa, served in the top job for thirteen years, spread over two tenures, before announcing his departure early this year. Former Austin ISD superintendent Stephanie Elizalde is now at the helm of Dallas ISD. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:30:00 GMT /education/2022-08-09/dallas-isd-ex-superintendent-may-still-run-for-office-while-taking-on-education-consulting-gigs Bill Zeeble /education/2022-07-19/students-in-a-dallas-school-district-must-wear-clear-backpacks-after-uvalde-shooting The decision was made using a parent and student survey, as well as by the district's internal and external safety task forces. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:25:00 GMT /education/2022-07-19/students-in-a-dallas-school-district-must-wear-clear-backpacks-after-uvalde-shooting Ayana Archie /arts-culture/2022-02-07/dallas-black-dance-dallas-summer-musicals-offer-new-access-to-online-arts-for-disd-students Countering the COVID isolation of DISD students, Dallas Black Dance and Dallas Summer Musicals are offering students access to streaming videos Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-02-07/dallas-black-dance-dallas-summer-musicals-offer-new-access-to-online-arts-for-disd-students Jerome Weeks /education/2021-09-20/a-national-supply-chain-problem-is-biting-into-meals-at-dallas-schools Due to a shortage of plasticware across the county, Dallas ISD students are being served finger foods — and some bagged lunches — two days a week. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:57:20 GMT /education/2021-09-20/a-national-supply-chain-problem-is-biting-into-meals-at-dallas-schools Ana Perez /education/2021-08-19/hinojosa-think-2way Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa talked with ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Think host Krys Boyd about mask mandates, learning loss and the social-emotional well-being of students. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT /education/2021-08-19/hinojosa-think-2way Mia Estrada /education/2021-08-17/heres-how-teachers-in-dallas-isd-are-planning-to-help-students-with-mental-health-issues DISD Principal Ruby Ramirez talks with ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº's Justin Martin about the training they've received to spot and help kids in mental distress. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT /education/2021-08-17/heres-how-teachers-in-dallas-isd-are-planning-to-help-students-with-mental-health-issues Justin Martin /education/2020-11-05/astonishing-numbers-show-dallas-students-struggling-to-learn-during-pandemic Dallas’ School Board of Trustees met on Thursday to reveal new numbers that show how the pandemic has impacted Dallas public school children from kindergarten through 12th grade. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 01:53:42 GMT /education/2020-11-05/astonishing-numbers-show-dallas-students-struggling-to-learn-during-pandemic Alejandra Martinez /education/2020-07-14/dallas-school-district-leaders-oppose-kipp-charter-school-opening-on-campus-of-paul-quinn-college The national charter school group, KIPP Academy, plans to soon open a public school on the campus of Paul Quinn College in southern Dallas. But a group of… Tue, 14 Jul 2020 22:58:43 GMT /education/2020-07-14/dallas-school-district-leaders-oppose-kipp-charter-school-opening-on-campus-of-paul-quinn-college Bill Zeeble