Dallas ISD counselors get new training to help ease back-to-school fears
Dallas ISD and parents are facing new challenges this year because of the pandemic and recent school shootings. The district's counselors are prepared.
Dallas ISD and parents are facing new challenges this year because of the pandemic and recent school shootings. The district's counselors are prepared.
Dallas ISD makes clear or mesh backpacks mandatory for secondary students
Clear or mesh backpacks will be required next year for all 6th-12th grade students in the Dallas Independent School District.
Clear or mesh backpacks will be required next year for all 6th-12th grade students in the Dallas Independent School District.
Dallas ISD may require students to use clear backpacks
The Dallas Independent School District is considering a plan that would require students to use clear or mesh backpacks.
The Dallas Independent School District is considering a plan that would require students to use clear or mesh backpacks.
Dallas ISD police chief addresses security questions following Uvalde shooting
The Dallas ISD police chief told a group of parents that in the wake of the Robb Elementary shooting, they have made adjustments to district summer programs like band camps and summer school.
The Dallas ISD police chief told a group of parents that in the wake of the Robb Elementary shooting, they have made adjustments to district summer programs like band camps and summer school.
Dallas City Council briefed on security measures at Dallas-area school districts
The Dallas Police Department is meeting with Dallas-area school districts to improve plans for campus security in the event of an active shooter.
The Dallas Police Department is meeting with Dallas-area school districts to improve plans for campus security in the event of an active shooter.
Dallas ISD names lone finalist for superintendent to replace Michael Hinojosa
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde was chosen by the Board of Trustees as the lone finalist to take over for Dr. Michael Hinojosa. Most recently, she's been Austin ISD's superintendent since 2020.
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde was chosen by the Board of Trustees as the lone finalist to take over for Dr. Michael Hinojosa. Most recently, she's been Austin ISD's superintendent since 2020.
How Dallas' Danny Gray reached NFL Draft: "I just turned the impossible into possible."
Danny Gray has overcome a time when he had no hope for his pro football dreams, to now reach the NFL Draft and represent hope for the Dallas community where he grew up.
Danny Gray has overcome a time when he had no hope for his pro football dreams, to now reach the NFL Draft and represent hope for the Dallas community where he grew up.
Say Something: Dallas ISD launches new anonymous reporting system
Sandy Hook Promise, a charity formed in the wake of a mass shooting, brings help to other school districts. Now it's giving Dallas ISD students a chance to "Say Something" to prevent violence or bullying.
Sandy Hook Promise, a charity formed in the wake of a mass shooting, brings help to other school districts. Now it's giving Dallas ISD students a chance to "Say Something" to prevent violence or bullying.
Dallas ISD considers changing start times for elementary, middle school students
Under the proposal, the district is considering starting elementary school 15 to 35 minutes later and starting middle school earlier. The district says the reason is for student safety.
Under the proposal, the district is considering starting elementary school 15 to 35 minutes later and starting middle school earlier. The district says the reason is for student safety.
Emma Watson gives lesson to some Dallas ISD theatre students
Some Dallas ISD theatre students got a visit and drama lesson from actress Emma Watson.
Some Dallas ISD theatre students got a visit and drama lesson from actress Emma Watson.
Outgoing superintendents say critical race theory is not taught in schools
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Dallas ISD student-athlete arrested for shooting while at state playoffs in San Antonio
A member of Dallas ISD’s Kimball High School basketball team has been arrested in San Antonio after police said the student’s gun went off and a bullet hit a teenage girl.
A member of Dallas ISD’s Kimball High School basketball team has been arrested in San Antonio after police said the student’s gun went off and a bullet hit a teenage girl.
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa reflects on his tenure with Dallas ISD
Longtime Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa said he's got a lot of work to do before he leaves the district at the end of the school year.
Longtime Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa said he's got a lot of work to do before he leaves the district at the end of the school year.
Dallas ISD drops mask mandate starting Monday
Masks are no longer required inside Dallas ISD buildings starting Monday.
Masks are no longer required inside Dallas ISD buildings starting Monday.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among North Texas districts opening late Friday due to weather
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas, Fort Worth & other North Texas school districts announce winter storm closures
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Dallas ISD superintendent considers dropping mask mandate
The Dallas ISD superintendent is once again talking about dropping the district's mask mandate — but not any time soon.
The Dallas ISD superintendent is once again talking about dropping the district's mask mandate — but not any time soon.
Major school districts close schools Thursday and Friday due to expected winter weather
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Texas teacher turnover rate remains low despite pandemic challenges, new data shows
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
Dallas teachers group wants COVID-19 sick time policy change reversed
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.