News Briefs

Malcolm Hornsby, a 2011 alum of Rosie Sorrells School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, knew from an early age what he wanted to do when he grew up. With hard work and a strong belief in himself, he’s making his dream come true. AlumNow, a Hub feature that checks in with district alumni to see where they are now, caught up with Hornsby at his first job after college. What are you doing now? I am currently an MMJ (Multi-Media Journalist) for KTRE 9, the ABC affiliate in Lufkin, Texas. I started this summer and. so far,…

Leslie Brenner, the Dallas Morning News food critic, did a taste test of Dallas ISD’s new smart boxes that give students a fresh, healthy option for lunch. And she gave them five stars! Click here to read the full story.

The Dallas Morning News reported on Wednesday’s convocation ceremony that brought approximately 5,500 staff members to the Loos Field House. The story notes the event’s high-energy atmosphere and that “it was the festive start to the new school ear that interim Superintendent Michael Hinojosa wanted.” Click here to read the full story. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News

Community meetings this week will focus on future Dallas ISD facilities and programs identified as priorities by the Future Facilities Task Force. The meetings will seek input from the public as well as answer questions about the new Comprehensive Plan for Programs and Facilities and the search for a new superintendent. Topics of discussion will include the expansion of prekindergarten and career-technical education, public school choice and identified improvements at facilities. The way to fund the facilities plan and initiatives will also be discussed. The first meeting was Monday at South Oak Cliff High School. The remaining meetings are scheduled…