/tags/dallas-isd-superintendent Dallas ISD Superintendent en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:52:55 GMT /education/2025-10-29/principal-woodrow-wilson-high-school-dallas-job Dallas ISD’s superintendent told parents of Woodrow Wilson High School students that principal Chandra Hooper-Barnett, who was removed as the school’s leader following an incident with racial elements, will not return. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:52:55 GMT /education/2025-10-29/principal-woodrow-wilson-high-school-dallas-job Bill Zeeble /education/2025-08-13/new-school-year-dallas-isd-north-texas-laws Tuesday was the first day of school for many North Texan students. School districts not only welcomed new students, they’re also managing new laws, from a bill ending DEI policies to another calling for parent-populated library book councils. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:12:00 GMT /education/2025-08-13/new-school-year-dallas-isd-north-texas-laws Bill Zeeble, Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales | Denton Record-Chronicle /education/2025-05-07/dallas-isd-superintendent-elizalde-state-of-district-accoutability-rating In her state of the district address, Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said the district is strong, thanks to its employees. That’s even though the state recently lowered the district’s grade from a B to a C. Wed, 07 May 2025 10:20:00 GMT /education/2025-05-07/dallas-isd-superintendent-elizalde-state-of-district-accoutability-rating Bill Zeeble /government/2025-04-01/texas-attorney-general-paxton-deposition-dallas-isd-transgender-athletes-policy The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a legal petition to depose several district officials, including its superintendent, to "ensure that the District is not violating Texas law by permitting biological males to participate in girls’ sports." Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:21:00 GMT /government/2025-04-01/texas-attorney-general-paxton-deposition-dallas-isd-transgender-athletes-policy Bill Zeeble /education/2024-11-27/vouchers-pass-legislature-texas-educators-school-funding-accountability Controversial voucher-like Education Savings Accounts seem a certainty after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott helped oust fellow Republicans who opposed them last year. But educators are wary about what a new plan could look like. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-27/vouchers-pass-legislature-texas-educators-school-funding-accountability Bill Zeeble /news/2024-08-28/dallas-isd-enrollment-2024-trend After about a decade of declining student numbers, Dallas ISD says its enrollment held steady this year. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-28/dallas-isd-enrollment-2024-trend Bill Zeeble /education/2024-08-23/dallas-schools-failing-grade-last-year-how-will-dallas-isd-fix-them Dallas ISD projections show 24 campuses, mostly elementary schools, failed last year. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde says an emphasis on writing and math could help fix them. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-08-23/dallas-schools-failing-grade-last-year-how-will-dallas-isd-fix-them Bill Zeeble /education/2024-08-12/dallas-isds-first-day-of-school-begins-with-fewer-funds-more-security Amid music from visiting high school band members, Pershing Elementary students entered the school with greetings also from Dallas Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, who used the first day of school to call for more state education funding. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:44:12 GMT /education/2024-08-12/dallas-isds-first-day-of-school-begins-with-fewer-funds-more-security Bill Zeeble, Justin Martin /education/2022-01-14/michael-hinojosa-is-stepping-down-as-dallas-superintendent-but-will-he-step-up-and-run-for-mayor After leading the Dallas Independent School District from 2005 to 2011, and again since 2015, superintendent Michael Hinojosa said he'll resign at the end of this year. He could be ready sooner though, depending on when the board chooses a new superintendent. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:40:51 GMT /education/2022-01-14/michael-hinojosa-is-stepping-down-as-dallas-superintendent-but-will-he-step-up-and-run-for-mayor Bill Zeeble /education/2019-10-01/texas-education-commissioner-urges-businesses-to-get-involved-with-schools Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath says despite recent improvements in public education, it's not enough. At the Dallas Regional Chamber lunch… Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:02:00 GMT /education/2019-10-01/texas-education-commissioner-urges-businesses-to-get-involved-with-schools Bill Zeeble