Category Archives: Education
Rep. Dan Branch and Microsoft’s CIO Address Education Policy Committee
By Fred Guerra, Director, Public Policy & Education The Chamber’s Education Policy Committee met on May 29 at the Microsoft Corporation Office in Irving, Texas and heard remarks from Chairman Dan Branch, Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Higher … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Public Policy
Five Questions with Anthony Boccanfuso, Innovation and Higher Education Luncheon Speaker
By Lanet Greenhaw, Director, Education Are you interested in understanding how a successful innovation ecosystem of university and industry collaborations can benefit our north Texas region? Register now for the May 31 Innovation and Higher Education Luncheon: Partners for Growth … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Higher Education
Dallas Votes to End Status Quo at Dallas ISD
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications This weekend, the people of Dallas voted to end status quo politics at Dallas ISD by electing three progressive leaders to the board of trustees. Congratulations to Trustee Bernadette Nutall and Trustees-Elect Dan Micciche … Continue reading
Filed under Chamber Communications, Dallas ISD, Education
Make your Voice Heard: Vote May 12!
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications This Saturday, May 12, seats in Dallas ISD Board of Trustee in Districts 1, 3 and 9 are up for election. A number of municipal and school board elections are occurring throughout the region … Continue reading
Filed under Chamber Communications, Dallas ISD, EducateDallas, Education, Public Policy
Is Texas Education Aligned with the Needs of the Texas Workforce?
By Lanet Greenhaw, Director of Education Are employers a primary customer of the education system? Do students expect their credentials to improve their job possibilities? Do jobseekers need continuous skill upgrades to meet the needs of our evolving workforce? Is … Continue reading
Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Approve Mike Miles as Superintendent
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications Thursday, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees officially approved hiring Mike Miles, the Lone Finalist for the Dallas ISD superintendent job. Miles has been called an innovator and reformer, and the Dallas Regional Chamber is excited … Continue reading
Filed under Dallas ISD, Education
Want a Prepared Workforce? Attend Next Week’s Education Outlook Breakfast
By Lanet Greenhaw, Director of Education Interested in having a better prepared workforce? Then you should run, not walk, to hear Richard Froeschle of the Texas Workforce Commission address the topic of Education and Workforce Readiness at the second Education … Continue reading
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Letter from the President: Dallas ISD Trustees Earn an A
Dear Members, When did you last see a headline like that? The Dallas ISD Trustees have earned an A for their selection of Mike Miles as the finalist in their search for a new Dallas ISD superintendent. Read all about … Continue reading
Filed under Commit!, Dallas ISD, EducateDallas, Education, President's Office
DRC Commends Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Superintendent Selection
Monday, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees announced Mike Miles would serve as the lone finalist to be the next superintendent. The Dallas Regional Chamber is excited about the leadership he will bring to education in Dallas. “This is a … Continue reading
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Dallas ISD Superintendent Search Heightens with First-Round Interviews
By Lanet Greenhaw, Director of Education Dallas ISD Trustees are conducting first round interviews for the new superintendent this Saturday and will be interviewing five or six candidates, according to Board President Lew Blackburn. PROACT Search President Gary Soloman told … Continue reading
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