Miles Prepared To Lead DISD Into Future
Several school districts across North Texas have new people overseeing them this year. But the most high-profile of them all is the DISD's Superintendent Mike Miles.
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Several school districts across North Texas have new people overseeing them this year. But the most high-profile of them all is the DISD's Superintendent Mike Miles.
Summer break has come to an end. North Texas kids are heading back to school on Monday morning, and there are some major changes taking place this year in the Dallas ISD.
Three random students in the Dallas Independent School District will be awarded $500 on the first day of school, and all they have to do is show up on time.
DISD teachers were asked to do a lot last year, but a pay increase was not part of the deal. New superintendent Mike Miles wants that to change.
Football and band practices are already underway at many North Texas schools. And while heat is typically the only health worry, this year also brings the threat of West Nile.
Despite the brutal summer heat, thousands of parents and students waited in line outside on Thursday morning for the Dallas Mayor's annual 'Back to School' Fair at Fair Park.
The DISD is conducting two online surveys in an effort to get input from the public related to the district's decision making policies and parental involvement.
The Dallas Independent School District has already announced an anticipated $38 million budget deficit for the 2012-13 school year –– but four cabinet members will see salaries that range from $182,000 to $220,000.
Incoming DISD superintendent Mike Miles is already making big changes. The district will be restructuring leadership staff, meaning that dozens of positions will be eliminated.
A new hands-on education project had dozens of North Texas business executives busy this morning, volunteering at an elementary school in the Dallas Independent School District.
A new campaign in Dallas, backed by powerful public officials, is targeting broader investment in public education, from cradle to eventual career.
According to the school's website, nearly 3 of 4 students have limited English proficiency and as many as 97 percent are considered economically disadvantaged.
The man who made sweeping changes in Colorado schools is expected to bring the same brand of education reform the DISD.
The school is large enough to hold 1000 students, but the eastern wing of Dallas ISD's A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School is the only section where classrooms are operational.
It's not as bad as last year, but the Dallas Independent School District faces more multi-million dollar budget cuts.
DISD's choice is an educator from Colorado Springs with an impressive resume.
The teachers are being dropped based on poor performance.
First Lady Michelle Obama is in North Texas for a second day to thank a DISD elementary school for a job well done in the arena of healthy eating.
A teacher in the Dallas Independent School District is calling for a 'sick out' to protest last week's decision to lengthen the work day for educators.
The Dallas school board is scheduled to vote on closing 11 campuses, but there have been some emotional protests against shutting down those schools.
Holding signs reading 'Save Fannin!' and 'Think about the Children!' hundreds of Dallas ISD students and parents held rallies Thursday in an effort to help save their schools.
Longtime civil rights advocate and DISD school board trustee Kathlyn Gilliam has died after losing a year-long battle with cancer. She was 81 years old.
A group of DISD parents said that too many young people are finding themselves pulled out of class for minor offenses, and that needs to change.
Two kids were hit by vehicles outside of Truett Elementary School in less than a week. Now, parents are wondering how to keep their kids safe.
This Saturday both the Dallas and Fort Worth Independent School District's will have city and school leaders out knocking on the doors of possible middle and high school dropouts.
The justices left in place a ruling against Reed from the federal appeals court in New Orleans for the second time in less than three years.
According to DPD, just after 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 400 block of N. Westmoreland Road.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Carrollton police are asking people to keep an eye out for a missing 13-year-old boy, Jet Rodriguez.
The cooldown will be short-lived as another bridge of high pressure builds in and raises temperatures back into the 90s by Thursday.
The justices left in place a ruling against Reed from the federal appeals court in New Orleans for the second time in less than three years.
According to DPD, just after 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 400 block of N. Westmoreland Road.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
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Carrollton police are asking people to keep an eye out for a missing 13-year-old boy, Jet Rodriguez.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Republican nominee for the 32nd Congressional District in Texas, Jace Yarbrough discusses becoming the nominee for this newly drawn Republican-majority district. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act about election integrity.
Republican U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill tells Jack Fink about his support for the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act about election integrity.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson shares her thoughts on the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act about election integrity.
FBI and IRS agents are forming a new initiative to investigate nonprofit organizations over suspected possible links to domestic terrorism, sources briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
