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Complaint Calls Dallas Truancy Rules Too Harsh

Advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the U.S. Justice Department alleging Dallas-area public schools are too harsh in their truancy rules.

2013/06/12

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Dallas ISD Chief Of Staff Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

DISD Superintendent Mike Miles has requested and received the resignation of his Chief of Staff. In a press release statement, Miles said Jerome Oberlton’s resignation is effective immediately.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/28

I-Team: Storm Shelters Rare In North Texas Schools

The CBS 11 I-Team took a closer look at schools in our area, uncovering information on which districts have underground shelters, which don’t and why.

CBS 11–2013/05/21

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Dallas School Named Best In The Nation

A school in Dallas has been ranked number one in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row, based in part on how well it prepares students for college.

2013/04/23

Senator Dick Durbin Tours New Healthy Lunch In Schools Program

DISD Partnering With Four States To Lower Food Cost, Raise Quality

The Dallas ISD is teaming up with school districts in four other states to coordinate their school lunch planning. The plan is designed to help the districts keep costs down while providing healthy food choices.

KRLD–2013/03/20

Group Trying To Help Black Dallas Students

The DISD’s African American student population is getting the attention of a community groups calling for action, as blacks continue to under-perform while other student groups gain.

2013/03/18

DISD Considers Campus Security Upgrades

School board officials with the Dallas Independent School District will discuss making some major changes to their campus security plans.

2013/02/28

DFW Fitness Pro’s Tips For Keeping Kids Active

With freezing temperatures and wind chills, who wants to be outside? This leaves kids at the mercy of video games and snacks. However, parents in DFW do have options.

2013/02/16

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Audit Looks At DISD Leader’s Hiring Practices

The DISD’s leader will be in the hot seat on Thursday. Superintendent Mike Miles has been facing allegations of violating hiring practices before he took over for the district.

2013/01/10

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Booker T. Washington High School Impressive In More Than Just Arts

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas has always produced impressive graduates. But lately, academics has also been making for some really impressive kids.

2012/12/27

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Hundreds Of Teacher Vacancies In Dallas ISD

Hundreds of Dallas classrooms don’t have full-time educators. Approximately 300 classroom teacher jobs remain unfilled.

CBS 11–2012/11/14

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Mother Reacts To Nurse Arrested For Stealing Child’s Ritalin

A fourth grader with Attention Deficit Disorder is among the victims of a school nurse, who stole Ritalin and replaced them with prescription painkillers.

CBS 11–2012/10/23