🌱 Dallas ISD Seeks To Diversify Staff + Dallas Man Exonerated

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But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas City Council is set to vote on the housing resource catalog on Apr. 12. The housing policy delivers guidance, identifies strategy areas, provides production infrastructure, and sets the preservation goals of the housing department. Thor Erickson, assistant housing director of the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, said they’ll be available at libraries and recreation centers in different communities to help with program applications. (Candy's Dirt)
2. Dallas ISD is partnering with Teach for America to diversify its teacher workforce. Teach for America identifies top leaders across the country and then places them in some of the most underserved, low-income schools to teach for a minimum of two years. Through the program, teachers gain an understanding of the rich cultures, histories, and assets in that neighborhood or community. TFA DFW matches teachers to neighborhoods based on need and also utilizes techniques and training to better equip its teachers before they go into a new school or community. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. A Dallas man wrongfully convicted of murder has been exonerated. Martin Santillan, 49, was arrested in 1997 on charges of robbery and the alleged murder of Damond Wittman outside a Deep Ellum nightclub. After spending 25 years behind bars, new DNA testing on a bloody Dallas Stars jersey helped clear Santillan. He was released in December. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in and around Dallas:

• Catch of the Day At Dallas Comedy Club (7:00 PM)
• Sabrina Carpenter At The Factory in Deep Ellum (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dallas Police will be partnering with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science for the Family STEAM Science Fair on Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the gymnasium of BridgeBuilders and will be focused on Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-and Math-themed stations. To secure your spot, scan the QR code at the link. (City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture via Facebook)
• Are you interested in a furry companion but fear the long-term commitment of adopting? The SPCA of Texas is overflowing with kitties in need of a foster home. To learn more, check out the link. (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)
• There is much more to being a DART rail operator than just driving a vehicle. Daryl Brown, vice president of Rail Operations, shared his insight into a day in the life of a DART rail operator. Read more at the link! (Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page) via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.