Superintendent Hinojosa marks Dallas ISD's bold progress in his final State of the District address

In front of a 900-person crowd made up of principals, business executives, community leaders and parents, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa detailed Dallas ISD's bold progress made over the past few years.

The Dallas Education Foundation and Dallas ISD teamed up to host the State of the District on March 4. With Hinojosa set to depart Dallas ISD after 42 years in education, the event showcased the progress and gains made during his 13 years leading the district as superintendent.

Booker T. HSPVA students kick off the State of the District ceremony with an incredible performance.

The event kicked off with a dynamic performance by students from the Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, and the two most recent winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition then introduced the ceremonies.

The two most recent winners of the MLK Jr. Oratory Competition help get the proceedings underway.

Leaders from the Dallas ISD Teen Board reflected on their journey and future career paths. Pamela Pope Lee of Linebarger Goggan Blair amp; Sampson LLP, the State of the District presenting sponsor, talked about being a proud graduate of South Oak Cliff High School and how her teachers and community supported her education journey.

In a surprise close to the event, it was announced that Hinojosa’s jersey will be retired in celebration of his tenure as Dallas ISD superintendent.