Dallas ISD

So Your School Needs a New Principal: The Worried Parent’s Guide

By Bethany Erickson / July 24, 2017 /

Have you ever wondered how a new principal is chosen in Dallas? Chances are, it’s a thing you never really thought about — until you had to. Last week, Lakewood Elementary parents found out that their principal was not returning for the coming school year, and Lipscomb Elementary found out that Woodrow’s gain in Roxanne…

Dallas ISD District 2 Candidates Gear Up for Runoff Early Voting

By Bethany Erickson / May 30, 2017 /

With less than 300 votes separating incumbent Dustin Marshall and challenger Lori Kirkpatrick in the May election for Dallas ISD District 2 trustee, voters will make their way to the polls again for a runoff election — beginning with early voting, which starts today. Just kidding. A handful of voters will make their way to…

Dallas ISD Latest to Adopt District of Innovation Plan

By Bethany Erickson / May 26, 2017 /

Dallas, Highland Park, and Ector County schools recently became the latest districts to opt for the “District of Innovation” status. Districts across Texas are grabbing hold of a 2015 law that allows them wider flexibility and control of everything from the start and end dates for the school year, class size, and length of a…

It’s Election Day, And There’s a Good Chance You Didn’t Vote

By Bethany Erickson / May 6, 2017 /

12:05 a.m. And now for some reaction: Alex Dickey reached out to supporters via NextDoor, thanking them and adding, “This campaign for City Council has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The best part was having the opportunity to meet so many of you at your doorstep.” “I’m very happy,” Philip…

Election 101: Dallas ISD District 6 Needs A Collaborator

By Bethany Erickson / April 27, 2017 /

As we take a look at Dallas ISD District 6 today, keep in mind that through next Tuesday, early voting means you, too, can walk in, do your civic duty, and walk back out in less time than it takes to pick up your dry cleaning. Yesterday, between tutoring for Reading Partners and carpool, I…