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Three new faces will join the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees after the May 4 election, as the incumbents for District 4, District 5 and District 7 are not seeking re-election. The District 4 seat is vacant after incumbent Jaime Resendez resigned this month. District 5 incumbent Dr. Lew Blackburn and District 7 incumbent Audrey Pinkerton are not seeking re-election. The candidates who will appear on the May 4 ballot are: District 4: Karla Garcia, Omar Jimenez, Amalia Lozano and Camile D. White District 5 : Maxie Johnson, David King and Ola M. Allen District 7: Ben Mackey and Brent…

Thanks to the generosity of Dallas ISD employees, the district raised $157,880–exceeding the $150,000 goal—to benefit the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2018/11/16/district-sets-150000-goal-in-2018-united-way-workplace-campaign/ The funds raised will likely benefit hundreds of district families through a variety of programs under the United Way umbrella. “We are immensely grateful to our wonderful Dallas ISD employees for stepping up to support the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas,” Dallas ISD Chief of Staff Pam Lear said. “These contributions will have a positive impact on our students who receive valuable services—from pre-school preparation to college readiness— provided by United Way.”

In celebration of Black History Month, students at T. L. Marsalis Elementary School were treated to a performance by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s dance ensemble Encore! The students watched the musical adaptation of the fairy tale “Peter and the Wolf,” learned a choreographed dance, and had the opportunity to watch an original performance piece by the troupe.

Activating the belief that students aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re the leaders of today, NXT Fest on Friday helped empower high school graduating seniors to build the future they want, while addressing their current needs. The State Fair of Texas, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and several other community partners held the event for seniors attending Dallas ISD high schools in southern Dallas. Students met with industry leaders and executives, expanded their financial knowledge at informative workshops, gained job-readiness through exposure to potential employers, and learned how to amplify their personal branding to figure out what comes next.…