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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud representatives of the Dallas Independent |
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School District are gathering in Austin on February 26, 2025, to |
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take part in Dallas ISD Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Serving a diverse population of approximately |
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140,000 students at 240 campuses, Dallas ISD is the second-largest |
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school district in Texas; the district is committed to its mission |
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of "Educating all students for success," and its nearly 23,000 |
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faculty and staff members work tirelessly to foster a supportive |
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and challenging educational environment; and |
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WHEREAS, In recent years, Dallas ISD has been recognized for |
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the significant improvements it has made in academic performance, |
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and its high schools currently rank among the top 10 percent of |
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Texas high schools; the number of Dallas ISD students taking and |
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scoring 3 or higher on Advanced Placement exams has increased |
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during each of the last six years, and the district's graduation |
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rate has consistently improved; in addition, its continuing efforts |
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to promote college and career readiness resulted in district |
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schools surpassing area charter schools on last year's STAAR test; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing the demand for expanded educational |
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opportunities, Dallas ISD has significantly increased access to |
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pre-kindergarten classes and launched 150 two-way dual language |
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programs and 25 P-TECHS and collegiate academies; since 2015, |
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Dallas ISD has also invested over $2 billion in renovations, |
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additions, and other improvements to its campuses, efforts that |
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reflect the district's dedication to providing students with |
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modern, state-of-the-art learning spaces where they are equipped |
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with the knowledge and skills to succeed in today's |
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technology-driven global society; and |
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WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, administration, and students of |
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Dallas ISD are building on a proud legacy of educational excellence |
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and innovation, and it is fitting to acknowledge the meaningful |
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contributions the district has made to the future of its community |
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and the state at large; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as Dallas |
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Independent School District Day at the State Capitol and extend to |
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the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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productive event. |