Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Nov. 12

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 12, 2025

DALLAS - Frank Guzick Elementary School is celebrating its official authorization as a Primary Years International Baccalaureate (IB) campus-a milestone years in the making. The IB program fosters inquiry-based learning and global citizenship, encouraging students to think critically, collaborate, and connect classroom lessons to real-world experiences. This achievement reflects the campus's commitment to developing compassionate, reflective learners ready to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

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VISUALS:Resource Center South serves first-time shoppers
Today, Resource Center South hosted a grocery distribution at no cost, providing families with fresh produce, herbs, vegetables, dry goods, and more. The event supports Dallas ISD families by helping keep fresh, healthy food on the table. All shoppers today utilized the center for the first time, and were able to choose which grocery items met their needs.

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Future doctors take shape at Otto Fridia
Otto M. Fridia Elementary School will unveil its new Innovation Lab at 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 13. Built in partnership with United to Learn and STEMscapes, the space features interactive stations-from mock surgery and physical therapy set ups to medical lab coats and anatomy models-designed to spark curiosity and inspire students to explore careers in health and science. The lab also connects students to South Oak Cliff High School's P-TECH pathway, building early links between classroom learning and future opportunities.