Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Sept. 4

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 4, 2026

DALLAS - International Literacy Day is on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Dallas ISD students continue to show that reading is on the rise. During the 2025-2026 school year, students recorded nearly 1.3 million print and digital book checkouts, an increase of more than 200,000 from the previous year. This year, Dallas ISD libraries will continue building that momentum through popular new titles, author visits, STEM programming, and expanded digital and AI literacy opportunities.

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VISUALS: Chickens bring learning to life at Silberstein Elementary
Today is National Wildlife Day, and students at Ascher Silberstein Elementary School are getting a hands-on lesson in animal care with their very own on-campus chicken coop. Students are learning how to care for the chickens while gaining a deeper understanding of animals, their needs, and the importance of respecting the natural world.

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District offices closed
All Dallas ISD offices and schools will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. Normal district operations will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.