Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Aug. 11

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 11, 2025

DALLAS - The new John Lewis Social Justice Academy at Oliver Wendell Holmes blends innovation with tradition, honoring the school's legacy while embracing its future. Funded by the 2020 Bond Program, this $80 million campus features preserved architectural elements, a central open library, and collaborative learning spaces. With state-of-the-art facilities, the academy aims to empower students and strengthen community pride for generations to come.

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Dallas ISD launches new traffic safety unit
As the 2025-2026 school year begins, the Dallas ISD Police Department launched its first dedicated traffic enforcement unit to improve safety during peak drop-off and pickup times. Officers, identifiable by red uniforms, will monitor school zones for speeding, distracted driving, and enforce bus stop laws. By increasing visibility and promoting safe driving habits, the unit aims to protect students, families, and staff during high-traffic periods.

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ICYMI: Dallas ISD welcomes 140,000 students back to school
Tomorrow, Aug. 12, Dallas ISD will welcome more than 140,000 students back to campuses for the first day of school. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, Ed.D., will visit Albert C. Black Jr. STEAM Academy to greet students, teachers, and team members and share her well wishes for a successful year ahead.

For visuals of this and other first-day events, contact a member of the Media Relations team.