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2:05 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

DISD Students Walk Out Over New Principal Policy

Dozens of Madison High School students in South Dallas walked out of class today. 

They joined some parents in protesting the possible firing of their principal, Marian Willard.  

They’re concerned Willard is among Dallas principals who would lose her job under Superintendent Mile Miles’ new performance plan for campus administrators.

“We don’t want her to leave. She is a great principal. She came to this school and turned it around when no one else could,” said student Monicea Barnes as she waved a sign that said “save our principal”

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Education
7:17 pm
Wed May 8, 2013

NAACP Wants DISD Superintendent Mike Miles To Go, Others Disagree

Credit Stella M. Chávez / KERA News
NAACP members and other community leaders spoke out against DISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Wednesday and said the school board should fire him.

Some local groups are squaring off over Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles' plan to evaluate principals and terminate those who aren't measuring up.

At a press conference Wednesday morning, Dallas NAACP members and other community leaders said Miles must go.

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Education
6:02 pm
Fri May 3, 2013

What's Behind The Big Donations To Dallas School Board Candidates?

Credit Bill Zeeble / KERA News
Members of Dallas Kids First PAC, Daniel Muzquiz, Melissa Higginbotham, James Ray

School board elections rarely attract much attention. That means wealthy donors and political action committees - PACs - can sway outcomes. Here's how the three biggest contributors are  trying to do that in the May 11  DISD elections.

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Vote 2013
12:05 am
Fri May 3, 2013

Dallas ISD Candidates Differ On Superintendent, Reforms And Charters

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Seven candidates are running for three Dallas School Board seats.  We asked them:

  • Why are you best equipped to serve your district?
  • How do you rate Superintendent Mile Miles performance?
  • What changes would improve student education
  • What role should charter schools should play in the district. 
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