Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Aug. 14

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 14, 2026

DALLAS - There's no shortage of success stories as the district continues to build academic momentum, earning an 85, or B rating, in the 2026 Texas Education Agency accountability ratings, a nine-point increase since 2023. Behind those gains are countless stories of students, educators, and school communities driving success across the district. Media looking to highlight that progress are encouraged to contact a member of the media relations team to find your next story.

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VISUALS: Hundreds of students receive new school supplies
This week, more than 500 students at H.S. Thompson STEAM Academy received Box of Dreams supply kits filled with notebooks, crayons, folders, colored pencils, and other essential classroom tools to set them up for success for the new school year. Made possible by TEXAS YES and Thomas J. Henry, this donation is part of a larger initiative supporting 80 campuses districtwide.

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