Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Nov. 17

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For Immediate Release: Nov. 17, 2025

DALLAS - At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Glee Club is helping students find their voices in more ways than one. Beyond mastering music and performance, students are gaining self-confidence, emotional awareness, and lifelong skills like collaboration and perseverance. Under the direction of Choir Director Dustin Barksdale, the program focuses on character development and leadership through music - lessons that continue to benefit students long after graduation.

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Dallas Cowboys players to lead mental health discussion with students
South Oak Cliff High School students will receive a special visit from Dallas Cowboys players at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, for a mental health awareness assembly. Players will lead discussions with students on resilience, coping through tough times, and the importance of seeking support. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the Cowboys players.

Supporting students during National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support the nearly 4,000 Dallas ISD students who experience housing instability each year. The district's Homeless Education Program provides critical support through staff training, resource connections, and student engagement to ensure access to education and home stability. Community members can help by donating through the program's Amazon wishlist, contributing food to campus pantries, volunteering, or supporting drop-in centers that provide essentials to students in need.

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