News Briefs

Leading up to its Sept. 17 premiere, Fox 4 News got a peek at Booker T. Washington’s upcoming production of Hair, the popular rock musical. Kevin Moriarty, the Dallas Theater Center’s artistic director, is guest directing the musical. Click this link to view the Fox 4 News report. The musical runs Sept. 17–26.

The Dallas Morning News profiled the strong bond between civil rights pioneer Sam Tasby, who passed away last month, and the district school that is named after him. Tasby, who fought to desegregate Dallas ISD schools, remained at the heart of the school community, according to the article. Click here to read the full DMN story. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News

Every week during high school football season, the Hub will preview the three highest profile games featuring Dallas ISD teams. Week 2: Sept 3-5 Skyline vs. Arlington Martin When: Friday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Forester Stadium, 8233 Military Pkwy. Sunset vs. Adamson When: Saturday, Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m. Where: John Kincaide Stadium, 8901 S. Polk St. Carter vs. Kimball When: Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Where: John Kincaide Stadium, 8901 S. Polk St.

On this episode of Ed Talk with Dr. Bravo, Dr. Robert Bravo, the Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership, spoke with leaders from the Dallas ISD Office of Transformation and Innovation about the district’s School Choice initiative. Mike Koprowski, Chief of Transformation and Innovation, explained how choice schools aim to tap into a student’s individual learning style, personality, and aspirations. Koprowski and Mohammed Choudhury, Director of Transformation and Innovation, also explain what actions a teacher or administrator can take to launch a choice or transformation school. “If you’ve thought about launching your dream school in Dallas, this is your opportunity to…