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New Dallas schools Superintendent Mike Miles. (credit: DISD)

DISD Superintendent Lacks State Superintendent Certification

Dallas Schools Superintendent Mike Miles continues to face criticism over the principal evaluation process that could remove campus administrators from their jobs.

2013/05/17

DISD Superintendent candidate Mike Miles. (credit: Facebook)

Critics Want DISD Superintendent Fired Over Principal Evaluation Plan

Mike Miles has not yet made it to his one-year mark as superintendent of Dallas Independent Public Schools, and he continues to meet resistance in his efforts to right that troubled ship.

2013/05/08

Dozens Of DISD Schools Could Have New 2013-2014 Principals

Dozens of schools in the Dallas Independent School District could have new principals starting next school year. The plan is all part of Superintendent Mike Miles’ plan to revamp the district.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/04/10

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 Starts Academy To Train Its Police Officers

As part of the Dallas ISD’s push to increase security in schools, the district is now training its own police officers.

CBS 11–2013/03/05

Dallas ISD Considering Campus Security Upgrades

The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees is set to discuss a proposal which would provide an additional $4.5 million to improve campus security across the district’s schools.

2013/02/11

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

DISD Audit Questions Hiring Practices & Moving Expenses

Possible wrongdoings by Dallas Independent School District (DISD) leaders are highlighted in the latest version of an internal audit. The report will be up for review at a meeting taking place Thursday.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/08

From a Dallas Independent School District drill developed to help deal with a security threat at school.
(credit: DISD)

North Texas Districts Review Safety Plans After School Shooting

A tragedy like the one that hit the small Connecticut town of Newtown underscores the concern of parents everywhere that their community may not be immune to senseless violence.

CBS 11–2012/12/14

DISD Hosts Open Mic Night For Parents

The DISD gave parents a chance to voice their concerns at an open mic night. Superintendent Mike Miles hosted the hour-long meeting to take questions from parents.

CBS 11–2012/12/03

DISD To Discuss Shorter Teacher Workdays

The DISD board of trustees could decide on Thursday whether or not to scale back the workday for its teachers. The work schedule this year includes an extra 45 minutes.

2012/11/29