Dallas ISD board discusses emergency authority for superintendent during pandemic
The 2019-2020 school year is basically over, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But school administrators at Dallas ISD have a lot of tough decisions ahead of them.
Dallas high school principal travels 1500 miles to hand-deliver diplomas to each graduating senior
The senior class of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts graduated Wednesday in a virtual ceremony.
Graduating class at Dallas ISD's Thomas Jefferson HS has had to overcome a tornado and COVID-19 pandemic
It has been a rough year for graduating seniors, but especially for the class at Thomas Jefferson High School in North Dallas.
Discussion held on how Dallas, Houston ISDs are reaching out to their at-risk students
As the school year comes to a close, school districts across the state are weighing their options for what next year will look like.
Dallas ISD to honor graduates with citywide ovation, Reunion Tower light show
People in Dallas are being encouraged to step outside their homes Thursday night to honor graduating high school seniors.
North Texas school districts discuss possibility of year-round school
The two largest school districts in North Texas have very different views on switching to a year-round calendar.
Dallas ISD considering hybrid virtual/in-person schooling model
Dallas ISD is exploring a new model that could permanently change how some kids are educated, even after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Dallas ISD superintendent says decision on virtual graduations is final
Dallas ISD's superintendent said Tuesday his decision to hold virtual graduation is final and based on recommendations from the county health department.
Dallas ISD seniors reconnect in cyber-cafeteria with 'chicken and chat'
Dallas-based Williams Chicken and pro-sports athletes have stepped up to make senior year as special as possible for some Dallas ISD students.
Dallas ISD closing child care centers for essential workers
Dallas ISD is closing two child care centers that were opened for essential workers.
Dallas ISD says summer school will be virtual, 'blended learning' likely for the fall
Dallas Independent School District said its students will not return to the classrooms during the summer and likely won’t return to school as normal in the fall.
Friends, family of Dallas ISD officer battling COVID-19 hold procession outside his hospital room
A procession was held at a North Texas hospital for a Dallas ISD officer who is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Wilmer-Hutchins H.S. seniors reconnect in virtual lunchroom
Graduating seniors from Wilmer Hutchins High School were brought together Thursday for a celebration in a virtual lunchroom experience.
North Texas graduating seniors adjusting as most school districts move to virtual ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 will be far from traditional because of coronavirus restrictions on large gatherings.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs to hold virtual graduation ceremonies due to coronavirus
The two largest districts in North Texas said all of their high schools will hold online ceremonies in either May or June. Specific dates for campuses will be released in the coming days, officials said.
Dallas ISD superintendent continuing to come up with plan to reopen schools this fall
As Texas begins to gradually reopen businesses, it raises the question of how schools will reopen in the fall.
Dallas teachers collect donations, surprise students with craft projects
Several Dallas ISD teachers surprised students with crafts and education projects.
Dallas ISD approves pass-fail grading system for spring semester
Dallas ISD decided to change the way grades are reported for the rest of the school year. All students will now finish the year with a pass or fail.
Dallas ISD sending 10,000 mobile hot spots for student to learn at home
The Dallas Independent School District is distributing 10,000 internet hot spots to keep all of its students connected.
Six months after tornado, DISD’s Thomas Jefferson HS now deals with coronavirus challenges
There was a massive effort by district officials to get students back into classrooms. But the coronavirus pandemic changed everything, again.