Technology and the arts are shaping the future of Dallas ISD
From professional dance studios to high speed networks in every classroom, Dallas ISD’s 2020 Bond Program is changing campuses into hubs of creativity, technology and academic excellence, transforming the landscape of education for the next generation.
The bond program, the largest such voter-approved investment in Texas history, focuses on building sustainable, high-quality facilities that equip students at every campus with the resources they need to be successful. 
“Our district has made remarkable strides bringing to life state-of-the-art facilities and modern learning environments that embody our district’s dedication to excellence,” said Chief Construction Officer Brent Alfred.
Whether a student has dreams of becoming an architect, researcher, or professional dancer, they will have access to the modern tools, technology and learning environments needed to turn those dreams into a reality.
Through $270 million bond funds allocated for technology, every campus will be equipped with the right tools for now and the future, including in areas like the arts, which are deeply supported by technology. Fine arts spaces across the district are being transformed with soundproof practice rooms, ensemble rooms with recording equipment, digital music studios and even dance studios with professional sound systems.
One of the most exciting transformations can be seen at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Arts Academy in South Dallas, affectionately known as “Baby Booker T.” The $9-million makeover featuring a new dance studio, piano lab, maker space, and updated library, aligns with the school’s mission of “bringing dreams to life,” and prepares students to feed directly into Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to visit a campus and witness firsthand students making use of the equipment and resources we’ve provided,” said Jennifer Uwe Williams, executive director of EdTech Enterprise Support Services. “Each encounter strengthens our team’s commitment to further our student’s enlightenment.”
Beyond just the arts, the 2020 Bond technology allocation ensures all students have access to reliable, high-quality technology across a variety of career focuses. The Educational Technology team works in partnership with the construction and bond departments to order, install and integrate equipment, all while using resources efficiently. Their work includes providing internet, Wi-Fi, computers, and classroom technology for new projects, along with strengthening cybersecurity and infrastructure districtwide.
In the 2024-2025 school year alone EdTech:
- Improved network access and completed technology upgrades at 13 elementary schools.
- Installed 3,397 new connectivity access points
- Refreshed all high school student devices
- Strengthened cybersecurity districtwide
These milestones not only support teachers in their instruction, but they also ensure students have reliable tools to learn, create and innovate.
“The path ahead is filled with promise and potential,” Alfred said. “Let’s continue this important work with the same passion and dedication that has brought us this far, knowing that the best is yet to come.”
