The Dallas ISD now includes a socially distant school open. Classes will begin 100% online until at least October 6, 2020 per a Press Conference with Superintendent Michael Hinojosa. Superintendent Hinijosa just announced the district will be 100% virtual for the first four weeks of school though October 6. He said he’s hoping to make […]
School Rules For Dallas ISD Re-opening
Dallas ISD re-opening plans will be available to parents in meetings on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, and against on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Parents and guardians can attend these Tele Town Hall meetings to answer your questions about the plans to return to school for the 2020-2021 school year. These meetings follow a video series […]
Extended 20-21 School Year Proposed
The 20-21 school year is about to get longer. The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) school board will vote Thursday on a new Dallas ISD calendar that could push the end of the school year to mid-June. Under the proposal, classes would begin three weeks later than scheduled on September 8. And the last day […]
Labor Day Class Open
Dallas ISD Schools are closed until Labor Day for in person instruction per an order by Dallas County Health Department Medical Director Philip Huang. An early September return to school still seems optimistic per many teachers and parents who have begun a #NotMyKid campaign to keep their children home. This move by the Dallas County […]
Dallas Schools To Open Per TEA
Sick TEA says Dallas Schools to open in August 2020. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) says schools must open their physical doors in August, unless Abbott orders a closure or if there is “a confirmed case on campus.” Readers should note that this guidance was issued by employees working from home. TEA has also been keeping […]
Schools Shortchanged on Local COVID19 Dollars
Schools are being shortchanged by the Texas Education Agency. Per a KVUE report, some Texas school districts will have to figure out a plan after not getting additional funding they counted on to recover from the COVID19 shutdown. Instead, the Texas Education Agency will put CARES Act funds toward money lost in the 2019-2020 school year. Schools […]
Free Food Benefit
Dallas ISD families can receive a free food benefit. Dallas ISD offers free meals to all its students making all families eligible to receive the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), a one-time benefit provided by the State of Texas for eligible families to buy food. The P-EBT of $285 per child is available for families […]