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Bucking The System

Mike Morath’s interest in this project stems from his desire to help all children throughout Dallas. Our city and our school district’s overall reputation are not impacted only by District 2 schools. The petition merely begins the conversation on what we might do to improve DISD. No harm in that, is there? For the record, I’m a Woodrow parent and District 2 resident.

—Mark Melton

I voted for the Trinity project like 15 years ago because it was all pictures of flowers and kayaks. Now I’m bitter and assume money rules the day in Dallas. If you want the support of skeptics like me, I need to see some details — otherwise I assume it’s all about race and/or money.

—Los_Politico

On “4 major ways home-rule charter could change DISD”

HOME-RULE VS. WHITE ROCK ISD

Imagine if all of our trustees were in the neighborhood — our neighbors, our kids’ soccer coaches, members of our churches, the people you bump into at Starbucks or the grocery store. That is what real accountability looks like.

—DallasMom1

The areas that would support the new White Rock ISD essentially subsidize the rest of DISD. If they split off, they could keep the money more local. That would allow for better/more teachers/principals and shrink the classroom size.

—Jay Cutcher

On “Home-rule or White Rock ISD? Both suggest neighbors are ‘fed up’ with Dallas ISD status quo”

WHY NOT A RESTAURANT?

I have lived in Texas for the last five years. I first lived in McKinney, then Richardson, slowly making my way into Dallas. Honestly, my first couple years here were not the best. I struggled adjusting and didn’t feel like I could call Texas home. I’m from a small city in Kansas, so living in a big city would be challenging, right? Well surprisingly not, and there is one reason why: White Rock Lake. The beauty of the lake surprised me, and the small-town, community feel was something I would expect to experience back home, not in the heart of Dallas. After three years of struggling with my move to Texas I finally felt like I could be happy here. The first few months I lived by the lake I wished there was a restaurant closer so I could enjoy the view from a patio. The lake has so much to offer, so why not a restaurant? My family visits the lake many times a week to exercise, picnic, explore, and to observe wildlife. The lake is a place to remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of city life, and it needs to be preserved, not developed. I am also a photographer, and White Rock Lake is my go-to place for fine art nature shots. I recently discovered Boy Scout Hill, and it is my favorite place to photograph the entire lake.

—Heidi Grannis

On “Open spaces or lakeside commerce?” February issue

EXTRAS!

Go online for more photos from our Before & After feature (p. 26) and the “glass house” (p. 41). Join the conversation about Dallas ISD Home Rule, the idea of a restaurant at White Rock Lake, proposed changes for conservation districts and more online-exclusives.