Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Feb. 20

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Feb. 20, 2026

DALLAS - Nearly 7,500 Dallas ISD seniors are already celebrating college acceptances to universities across the country. Students are earning spots at both major Texas public universities and highly selective private and liberal arts colleges, highlighting their strong academic competitiveness. Additionally, seniors from North Dallas High School and Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy are finalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, which provides up to $55,000 per year to support college education and reduce financial barriers.

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Bond community meeting
Dallas ISD will host a community meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, in the Billy Earl Dade Middle School auditorium to discuss a proposed zoning amendment for the Adelio Williams Career Institute. The meeting will review plans for the new career institute, including the proposed site layout, residential landscape buffer, and traffic management plan. District representatives will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Become a Dallas ISD volunteer
More than 48,000 Dallas ISD students are taking part in the new Learning Voyages program, connecting classroom instruction with real-world learning through visits to the Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Arboretum, and the district's Environmental Education Center. Made possible through a partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the program removes financial barriers while sparking curiosity and strengthening STEM learning. Community members interested in volunteering their time to support these hands-on learning experiences are encouraged to visit our Volunteer and Partnerships webpage to sign up.

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