Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Oct. 19

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For Immediate Release: Oct. 19, 2026

DALLAS - At D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School students in the campus's robotics program are turning classroom concepts into real-world engineering solutions. The hands-on curriculum challenges middle schoolers to design, build, and code competitive robots while mastering critical thinking and problem-solving. Dallas ISD's commitment to STEM education supports more than 300 robotics teams districtwide, with equipment and travel. Families can see robotics teams in action and explore other programs at the Discover Dallas ISD school fair at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Automobile Building in Fair Park.

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Students elevate civic voices through Debate en Español
More than 230 students across 20 Dallas ISD high schools are strengthening critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills through Debate en Español, a new competition format offered by the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance. The initiative allows native Spanish speakers to debate complex issues relevant to their communities entirely in Spanish without waiting for English fluency, giving participants opportunities to connect with peers and develop their voices.

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CityLab students master hydroponic farming through Big Tex Urban Farms
Diane Ragsdale CityLab High School wrapped up its second cohort of the Big Tex Urban Farms program as the State Fair of Texas came to a close. The hands-on initiative trained high schoolers in urban agriculture, hydroponic growing systems, crop management, and greenhouse maintenance. Learning extended across Fair Park through visits to livestock barns and the Texas Discovery Gardens, where students led educational tours and demonstrated sustainable farming techniques for fairgoers.

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