Dallas ISD hosting pop-up block parties to encourage student enrollment for 2021-2022 The block parties will be popping up in communities across Dallas on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of May. Author: Demond Fernandez Updated: 6:05 PM CDT May 6, 2021 The current school year sure has brought about its fair share of challenges. Schools across Dallas-Fort Worth have been tackling new routines, in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Students and school staffers are busy navigating the dynamics of virtual learning, districts are losing track of some students, and addressing learning loss are among the realities in campuses across Dallas Independent School District.