Molly Schrader

Otto M. Fridia Elementary School's innovation lab allows fourth graders to explore medical careers through hands-on learning and role-playing.

After a semester of hard work, 74 Dallas ISD students graduated from high school at the district’s fourth fall graduation ceremony. “They receive their moment to be recognized and celebrated as an accomplished student of Dallas ISD,” said Marcus Scott, director of Graduation Recovery, Attendance Advocacy, and Dropout Intervention Department. “The district does not take

At Charmaine and Robert Price Career Institute South, sawdust fills the classroom as students sand, drill, and assemble wooden rocking horses, each one built by hand for children staying at the Ronald McDonald House. For 21 years, Terry Stotts’ classes have crafted and donated wooden rocking horses to bring comfort and joy to children during

January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dallas ISD is honoring our nine trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme this year is “Our Future Is Public,” which exemplifies the critical role our school trustees have in shaping the future of our communities. School board members help connect

Every year, Phoumy Keonine stands proud at two graduation ceremonies. A chemistry H-TECH teacher at Emmett J. Conrad High School, he witnesses his students earn both their high school and college diplomas. When he was recruited ten years ago, Keonine was excited at the prospect of preparing students for their future beyond the typical high

On the floor of a Dallas ISD elementary classroom, one senior leans over a set of plastic coins, patiently teaching a young learner the basics of math. Down the hall, another senior helps a first-grader use crayons to color a map, turning a geography lesson into a vibrant exploration of the world. A masterclass on

Goggles in hand and smiles all around, students at W.H. Adamson High School are diving into a new era of athletics. By mastering the water, these students strengthen their physical endurance while securing their safety and claiming their independence both in and out of the pool. The inaugural adaptive swim initiative, a vital addition to

The legacy of South Oak Cliff’s Nu Soul of the South marching band has always been bigger than music. This year, 12 seniors turned that legacy into history, earning $2 million in scholarships and proving the band’s impact reaches far beyond the field. For Mark N., who is headed to Southern University and A&M College

At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Class of 2026, which is made of 54 “brothers,” achieved a 100% college acceptance rate, with $15.4 million in scholarships. The multimillion-dollar total marks the second-highest scholarship amount awarded, paving the way for graduates, including several first-generation students, to attend elite universities like Princeton

At the intersection of Ross and Fitzhugh avenues, two distinct Dallas ISD schools operate under one roof. While both application-based schools share the building, they serve different ambitions: CityLab High School offers architecture and environmental sustainability pathways, while the Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy at James W. Fannin prepares students for business careers. "CityLab is an