Get to know Melissa Kingston
This attorney and advocate strives to make a difference The interview with Melissa Kingston has barely begun when the door to Mudsmith swings open…
‘People wanted change’: Justin Henry’s election turns the tide of DISD politics
It’s rare that a victory party for a Dallas ISD trustee election culminates in a circle of school board members toasting the win with…
Here’s your cheat sheet for the May 5 Dallas ISD District 9 election
Early voting has begun, and Election Day is Saturday, May 5 for Dallas ISD District 9. Voter turnout is expected to be low, as it…
‘No’ becomes ‘yes’ if challengers prevail in Dallas ISD District 9 election
Justin Henry and Edward Turner are making the case for change in Dallas ISD District 9, a seat that has been held by Trustee…
Dallas pastor launches ‘Good God’ podcast for public theology’s sake
Wilshire Baptist Church‘s senior pastor, George Mason, tends to enter the fray rather than steer clear of it. He is of the mindset that…
Trump’s education secretary is visiting Dallas ISD and stirring things up
To say that supporters of Dallas ISD are underwhelmed by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would be an understatement. So when news broke Wednesday…
Don’t box Dan Micciche in
Far East Dallas Trustee Dan Micciche was the first big success story for Dallas Kids First. When he filed in 2012 to run against…
Can pre-K fix Dallas ISD’s problems?
There is no silver bullet for fixing public education. But reformers are convinced that quality pre-K is the closest thing to a silver bullet…
Are Dallas ISD graduates ready for college?
The phrase “college-readiness” has replaced “graduation rate” when education experts talk about whether schools are successfully preparing students for life beyond school. In Dallas,…
Where do Dallas ISD trustees send their children to school?
Only two* current DISD board members, Edwin Flores and Bernadette Nutall, have sent their children to traditional public schools in their neighborhood, and even…
The rainmakers: 11 big donors to education reform in Dallas
Education PACs have played a big role in Dallas ISD school board races over the past several years, and so have individuals. Here are…
In their own words: What is ‘education reform’?
Ask how to define the term, both of people who believe in it and those who dislike the movement, and the initial reactions are…
