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Malcolm Hornsby, a 2011 alum of Rosie Sorrells School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, knew from an early age what he wanted to do when he grew up. With hard work and a strong belief in himself, he’s making his dream come true. AlumNow, a Hub feature that checks in with district alumni to see where they are now, caught up with Hornsby at his first job after college. What are you doing now? I am currently an MMJ (Multi-Media Journalist) for KTRE 9, the ABC affiliate in Lufkin, Texas. I started this summer and. so far,…

Leslie Brenner, the Dallas Morning News food critic, did a taste test of Dallas ISD’s new smart boxes that give students a fresh, healthy option for lunch. And she gave them five stars! Click here to read the full story.

The Dallas Morning News reported on Wednesday’s convocation ceremony that brought approximately 5,500 staff members to the Loos Field House. The story notes the event’s high-energy atmosphere and that “it was the festive start to the new school ear that interim Superintendent Michael Hinojosa wanted.” Click here to read the full story. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News

It’s no secret that Dallas ISD has some of the best teachers in the country. And, as the 2015 convocation ceremony proved, the district has some of the best dancers, too. Watch the above video to see for yourself.

The 2015–16 school year got off to a festive start for Dallas ISD teachers and staff at Wednesday’s convocation ceremony. Approximately 5,000 teachers attended the event at Loos Field House that featured synchronized dancing, discussions with teachers and students, and much, much more. Meanwhile, other teachers and staff gathered with their feeder patterns across the district to watch a live stream of the festivities. Maria Arita, an Emmy-award-winning news anchor whose child is a senior at Booker T. Washington High School, served as the convocation ceremony emcee. She kicked off the official ceremony by thanking teachers for their hard work.…

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday to potentially call for a November bond election to finance facility improvements across the district. The meeting is set for Aug. 21 at 12 p.m. at the Dallas ISD Administration Building, 3700 Ross Ave. The proposal is based on recommendations compiled by the Future Facilities Task Force with input from numerous sources including Future Facilities Task Force members, Dallas ISD staff, school administrators, community members, and facility assessment reports commissioned by the district. The plan recommends, in part, classroom additions at a number of schools, additional preK classrooms, library expansions, HVAC…

Community meetings this week will focus on future Dallas ISD facilities and programs identified as priorities by the Future Facilities Task Force. The meetings will seek input from the public as well as answer questions about the new Comprehensive Plan for Programs and Facilities and the search for a new superintendent. Topics of discussion will include the expansion of prekindergarten and career-technical education, public school choice and identified improvements at facilities. The way to fund the facilities plan and initiatives will also be discussed. The first meeting was Monday at South Oak Cliff High School. The remaining meetings are scheduled…

Sam Tasby, a civil rights pioneer who fought to desegregate Dallas ISD schools, has died at the age of 93. Dallas ISD named a school after Tasby, who was also a World War II veteran. Sam Tasby Middle School is open in northeast Dallas at 7001 Fair Oaks Ave. Dallas ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa said the city of Dallas lost a pioneer with the passing of Tasby. “Mr. Tasby drastically changed our school district for the better by standing up for what is right,” Hinojosa said. “Our thoughts are with his family as they mourn and remember this great…

In June, Dallas County Records, following the lead of the Texas Department of State Health Services, stopped accepting the Mexican Consulate-issued identification card, known as a matrícula consular, as an acceptable form of identification when requesting a birth certificate. This change in policy regarding the acceptance of the matrícula consular as a form of identification has resulted in questions regarding its impact on Dallas ISD. The district compiled the following Q&A to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this situation as it relates to Dallas ISD. Q: Does Dallas ISD accept the Mexican Consulate-issued matrícula…

Before students come back to school on Monday, Aug. 24, Dallas ISD staff will officially kick off the new school year with a convocation ceremony starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. The theme is “Leaving Your Mark,” and centers on how teachers and staff members can positively impact students. The main event will happen at the district’s Alfred J. Loos Field House, where student performances and guest speakers – including Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa – will help staff focus on what is important for the year to come. Because space is limited at Loos, each feeder patterns will…