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Darion Walton, a professor for the Dallas County Community College District and faculty member at Dallas ISD, was selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction, a special program of the National Society of High School Scholars that honors educators worldwide. The honor is for Walton’s excellence in teaching and his encouragement of and dedication to the academic success of students in the Dallas Independent School District. “Darion Walton is an exemplary teacher who constantly demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellence by preparing students for success in career, college and in life,” Skyline High School Principal Janice Lombardi said. “He…

Former C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School students Salvador Medina and Shanice Parker, who will graduate from Skyline High School next month, returned to their old school to receive a $1,000 scholarship for college. The students were awarded the C.A. Tatum Jr. Scholarship to the University of North Texas. “We are extremely proud to celebrate such an auspicious occasion where both students were awarded the C.A. Tatum Jr. Scholarship to the University of North Texas,” said Tatum Elementary Principal Enrique Rodriguez. “We look forward to celebrating this event again next year and continuing our strong partnership with Skyline High School.”

Dallas ISD Trustee Lew Blackburn served as a guest keynote speaker at the South Oak Cliff High School Male Leadership Series on April 2. Blackburn was honored with a Leadership Award during the event for his 18 years of service and commitment to the District 5 community. The SOC Male Leadership Series event also featured Dr. Michael Sorrell, the president of Paul Quinn College, and motivational speaker Onterio Green.

This past weekend, school districts across Texas hosted their University Interscholastic League (UIL) Spring Academic meets in which students competed in more than 20 academic competitive events ranging from speaking to STEM to writing contests. With 25 schools qualifying to advance to regionals, more than 400 Dallas ISD students competed in UIL Academics in four districts: 3A-11, 4A-12, 5A-12 and 6A-8. To be eligible for UIL Regionals, students had to place first, second or third in their respective contests. Dallas ISD hosted the UIL District Spring Academic meets for Districts 4A-12, 5A-12 and 6A-8. Here are the overall winners from…