News Briefs

Want to see Dallas ISD Police Chief Craig Miller do the Nae Nae, which, according to Buzzfeed, is an “easily modifiable celebratory dance?” Miller did the dance after video surfaced of Dallas Police Chief David Brown doing the Nae Nae, according to the Dallas Morning News. If you want to see Miller’s moves in action, courtesy the Twitter feed of Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis, click here.

Jefferson Stein is a young, up-and-coming director whose pursuit of happiness has garnered a lot of buzz in the world of indie films and commercials. Since graduating from Hillcrest High School in 2007, his path has led him to a storyteller’s life. Stein took a few minutes to bring us up to speed on what he’s been up to. What are you doing now? I’m a filmmaker. My latest short film, “Tumble Dry Low,” premiered on the festival circuit in January of this year and has played at 20 film festivals in the U.S. and abroad. We screened in competition at the…

Few educators have more opportunities and authority to impact their students than coaches. Dallas ISD’s Athletics Department wants its coaches to maximize their ability to help students excel. That’s why the district’s 900 coaches and athletic coordinators are gathering this week to get the entire team on the same page regarding their mission and potential to shape the students they serve. This Friday, August 7, the Dallas ISD Athletic Department will host a back-to-school teambuilding event at Emmett J. Conrad High School for all the district’s athletic leaders. Director of Athletics Gil Garza says the event is meant to inspire…

Imagine Science Dallas, which is one of three national pilots to engage students in STEM outside school, is wrapping up a successful summer program in Dallas ISD. The camp encourages predominately minority, low-income children ages 8 to 14 to explore science, technology, engineering and math education. The Dallas Morning News profiled Imagine Science Dallas, and you can read the story here. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News