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Three Dallas ISD schools are among only 26 in Texas nominated for 2016 National Blue Ribbon awards. The School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center and both the International Academy and Montessori Vanguard at George Bannerman Dealey are finalists. Schools nominated were selected as exemplary high-performing schools based on student performance on state or national assessments. Each school has an economically disadvantaged population that is at least 20 percent. The nominees will undergo a rigorous application process to determine award winners, which will be announced in September. Beverly Lusk, principal of Dealey Montessori and International Academy, said…

Miguel Solis is a member of the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees representing District 8, which includes Love Field, Northwest Dallas, and Central West Dallas. Trustee Solis has served on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees since 2013. During this time, he has filled the role of board president and is currently the first vice president. When asked about the work he has dedicated himself to, he shared his goal to make a positive difference in the lives of others. “I hope that my time as a Dallas ISD teacher, central staff member and trustee will have contributed to the…

The Advocate has a great story on the district’s new summer enrichment opportunities for students. Click here read the Advocate story on how Dallas ISD is teaming up with the City of Dallas and Big Thought on the summer learning effort.

Lyriq Turner, a fifth-grader at Charles Rice Learning Center, took the top spot in the 24th annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition final. She and seven other finalists vied for the top honors on Friday, Jan. 15, at The Majestic Theatre. Multiple media outlets covered the great event. Go here to see NBC DFW’s report; go here to see WFAA’s report; and go here to see a story from the Dallas Morning News.