From Dallas ISD Staff Report Ten juniors and seniors are getting an early start to their future careers by spending their summer break climbing rooftops and exploring crawl spaces to learn about the behind the scenes work of the district’s Construction Services department. For six weeks under the guidance of district contract manager Joseph Rockett, they […]
By Chris Heinbaugh The AT&T Performing Arts Center (AT&T PAC) and Dallas Theater Center (DTC) announced this week exploratory plans to combine their organizations in a bold, forward-looking partnership designed to strengthen the future of the performing arts in Dallas while preserving the distinct artistic identities and missions of both institutions. At the core of […]
By Annie Chu After captivating visitors for 34 days during FIFA Fan Festival Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative is celebrating the global impact of #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental installation featuring 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues of living women whose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are actively transforming […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For Nirali Q., learning American Sign Language is personal. As someone who is hard of hearing, the fourth grader sees herself as someone who can help connect two worlds. “Most hearing people don’t try to communicate with deaf people,” Nirali said. “There are two different sides, but I want to be […]
By Greg Davidson As the JJ Pearce High School Class of 1976 prepares for its 50th reunion, alumni leaders have organized JJP1976 as a charitable and educational public charity to support legacy work beyond reunion weekend. “The class reunion brought us back together,” Michael Tannery said. “JJP1976 gives us a way to turn that […]
By Nancy George From assisting thousands of international journalists to protecting FIFA sponsors and training volunteers, SMU students are playing key roles behind the scenes as Dallas hosts the FIFA World Cup, gaining career experience at one of the world’s largest sporting events. Long before fans from around the globe arrived in Dallas for the […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Jazz filled the classrooms of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation as student musicians spent part of their summer break learning improvisation and exploring the rich history of an art form deeply rooted in Dallas ISD’s legacy. Now in its second year, the Roy Hargrove Summer Jazz Camp continues […]
By Dallas ISD Staff Reports Whether a student is new to Dallas ISD or returning for the 2026–2027 school year, the district’s ONE Centers are open to make the registration and enrollment process as clear and seamless as possible. The ONE Centers serve as a centralized hub to oversee school choice initiatives, student transfers, lotteries, waitlists […]
SPARK! Dallas, the innovative educational nonprofit fostering creativity and empowering youth, has announced SPARKtacular, a fundraising event on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at a private Dallas residence. Designed exclusively for adults 21 and older, the immersive evening will feature exceptional cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, live music and opportunities to support SPARK!’s mission. To […]
By Leeann Sutton Summer is finally here, which means back-to-school season is just around the corner. The Lochwood Branch Library have kicked off their fifth annual School Supply Drive and are preparing for the second annual Back-to-School Community Fair. However, neither of these events can succeed without the support of the community. During the past […]