In Dallas, the juvenile justice system stands at a crossroads, facing a crisis that threatens the future of our youth and, by extension, the fabric of our community. At the heart of this crisis is a systemic failure to provide meaningful alternatives to detention, a failure that not only exacerbates the challenges facing vulnerable children but also ignores the transformative power of mentorship.

In the multi-tiered educational landscape of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), the echoes of a deeply entrenched and problematic doctrine reverberate through the hallways, classrooms, and policy-making chambers. This doctrine, far from the egalitarian principles the public school system professes to uphold, effectively ensnares poor families in a cycle of educational deprivation and diminished opportunities.

In Dallas, the gap between progressive promises and the stark reality of their implementation under District Attorney John Creuzot has reached a critical juncture. This failure to indict a sex trafficker, accused of exploiting a 15-year-old girl, underscores a disturbing pattern of incompetence that demands immediate attention.

In the midst of the Dallas Independent School District’s (DISD) financial disparities, Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde’s recent actions have sparked a well-deserved uproar. Her opposition to HB1, which included provisions for school choice, directly impacted the financial well-being of DISD’s teachers and support staff. This opposition contributed to the stalling of the legislation in #txleg, denying significant raises to those who needed them most.