'Teamwork makes the dream work' in Dallas ISD kitchens
Dallas ISD food service employees describe the work place as a family-like culture.
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Dallas ISD food service employees describe the work place as a family-like culture.
As Dallas Independent School District celebrates the start of a new school year, it does so for the first time in decades with a reigning state champion in football.
As Dallas Independent School District celebrates the start of a new school year, it does so for the first time in decades with a reigning state champion in football.
Many parents and students said they're stressed about all the challenges coming with this school year.
In the two biggest school districts, police are expected to be on their toes more than ever with the security of children and teachers now the primary concern.
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde discussed Dallas ISD's safety measures before most district schools return to class
It may be an early end to summer, but students entering Edna Rowe Elementary School in Dallas ISD paid no mind.
Getting students immunized before the start of school has historically been a major challenge, especially in Dallas ISD.
Once qualified teaching candidates are identified, to try and seal the deal Dallas ISD is offering incentives which includes a competitive starting salary of $60,000 and $2,000 signing incentive.
Dallas ISD will require all secondary students to use clear or mesh backpacks in the upcoming school year.
New Dallas ISD teachers are training with veteran teachers as a part of the Teach for America program.
The head of Dallas ISD's police force said that in response to recent mass shootings, they've stepped up their presence at summer camps and programs.
Elizalde, who spent eight years in the ISD previously, said she applied to the position at the last minute.
A police chase in Dallas ended when the armed suspects slammed into a car at Buckner and Samuell Boulevard.
Dallas ISD workers are going door-to-door to inform people about a new pre-K program.
Campuses are closed for the week, but people are still able to go and pick up meals for their Dallas Independent School District students if they need them.
Dallas ISD's Kimball High School is once again making a run for a boys' state basketball title, but they'll do so without Kyron Henderson.
The Dallas Kimball High School boy's basketball team is headed back to state for the 13th time in school history.
The annual event is part celebration, part report card for the community, but also a plea for North Texans to rethink what's possible in urban public schools.
Students in North Texas' largest school district will head back to the classroom without a mask mandate Monday.
As COVID-19 cases begin to decrease across North Texas' largest school district, Dallas ISD announced that masks would no longer be required, effective Monday, Feb. 28.
Buses will run on a two-hour delayed schedule for both school districts.
North Texas' two largest school districts, along with others, have cancelled classes for Thursday, Feb. 24, due to freezing temps and wintery precipitation.
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 50th anniversary by continuing to expand its reach by making a difference in local schools.
Hinojosa says he's targeting the end of spring break to make wearing masks in schools voluntary.
