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Trustees appoint Michael Hinojosa as superintendent of schools
0The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Dr. Michael Hinojosa as superintendent of schools. The appointment followed a called meeting of the Trustees today at the Dallas ISD administration building. Hinojosa had served as interim superintendent since June. “As the board weighed its options, it became clear that the right candidate was right in front of us. Dr. Hinojosa understands what work is needed to advance Dallas ISD today, and as we look into the future,” said Board President Eric Cowan. “We have some heavy lifts ahead to ensure all students are college and career…
mySchool: Students relish challenges at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
0Students who attend the all-boys Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy relish the challenges they face in their classes, the opportunities to earn college credit, the excellent teachers and the way the school is preparing them for college life and beyond. Hear from Obama students and what they love about their school.
U.S. Air Force general visits Conrad High (video)
0U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, who is commander of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa, visited Emmett J. Conrad High School on Thursday, Oct. 1, to talk to students. Gorenc emphasized the importance of education and being eager and able to seize opportunities – something he said has helped him while serving in the military.
New Special Education chief returns to her Dallas ISD roots
0The new head of Special Education, Tanya Browne, has come full circle in her career. The journalist-turned-educator started out in a Dallas ISD classroom in 1993. She later became a dean and associate principal before joining the Special Education department, first as supervisor of secondary programs and then director of curriculum and instruction. Following a stint as special ed chief in Austin ISD, she’s back home and looking forward to making a good program even better. One goal: ensuring that special education students share in the everyday school activities that make learning fun. “The district is making great strides in…