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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…

Before students come back to school on Monday, Aug. 24, Dallas ISD staff will officially kick off the new school year with a convocation ceremony starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. The theme is “Leaving Your Mark,” and centers on how teachers and staff members can positively impact students. The main event will happen at the district’s Alfred J. Loos Field House, where student performances and guest speakers – including Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa – will help staff focus on what is important for the year to come. Because space is limited at Loos, each feeder patterns will…

On Aug. 10, varsity football players from Skyline High School huddled up with members from Love is Respect, which aims to empower youth to end dating abuse, to talk how to prevent and end dating abuse. KERA reports how the players opened up about the relationship challenges they face. Click here to view the full story.