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This video is courtesy of KERA As principal of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Nakia Douglas doesn’t just focus on academics. “What we really look at in success is how our students are becoming better sons, better siblings, what type of stewards they are to the community,” he says. This special is part of KERA’s American Graduate Initiative.

Today’s Dallas ISD interesting personality for Throwback Thursday is Laura Santos, Executive Administrative Assistant in the Chief of Staff Office. She has been employed by Dallas ISD since 2006 and is a proud graduate of Dallas ISD, having attended Jefferson Davis Elementary (now Barbara Jordan), Atwell Middle, and Skyline High. She enjoys hiking and time with her family. Character traits she most admires in people are determination, sincerity and devotion. Ice cream and cereal are her faves, but cookies, cakes, pies and muffins are serious contenders. Laura doesn’t like to start out her day with wrinkles – ironing is an…

Schools are generally named for people who have attained prominence locally or nationally in the fields of education, science, art, statesmanship, political science, or the military; who were early pioneers of Dallas or Texas; or who were outstanding U.S. presidents. Nathan Adams Elementary (built in 1969) was named for an innovative banker who was an early leader of the First National Bank of Dallas (now part of Bank of America). He was also an innovator in the field of oil and gas financing

Attending parent/teacher conferences is a small step that can achieve big results for students. It is well known that students whose parents or guardians are involved in their education perform better in school. By meeting with teachers, parents not only demonstrate that education is a priority, but they can also discuss their child’s progress and learn how to help their child succeed in school. Parents can also learn about the great benefits of Parent Portal and how to register for this highly effective tool that helps monitor their child’s progress, attendance, and assignments. Parent conferences are scheduled 4-8 p.m. on…