TDE65- Every Child, Every Opportunity: Dallas Education Collective - Let's Talk Local

Every child deserves access to a world-class education — but for far too many in Dallas, that dream still feels out of reach. Roughly 144,000 economically disadvantaged students live within DISD boundaries, and 40% of children living in poverty aren’t prepared to start school. These aren’t just statistics — they’re the future of our city.
That’s why the Dallas Education Collective exists: to bring the community together and change this story once and for all.
In this episode, you’ll meet Nakia Douglas, a DISD graduate and the Executive Director of DEC, who has dedicated his life to improving education for Dallas kids. You’ll also get a front-row seat to a powerful DEC community event, where education leaders tackle the toughest questions facing parents, teachers, and students today — from access and equity to preparing kids for a future we can’t yet imagine.
If you care about Dallas, its kids, and its future, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. The path to tomorrow starts now — join us and be part of the movement.
TIMESTAMPS:
1:38 Meet Nakia Douglas, Executive Director for Dallas Education Collective
3:37 What brought Nakia to DEC
5:31 How is Dallas Education Collective different than other organizations?
16:30 How can the DEC initiatives impact children currently enrolled in the DISD?
27:55 The one issues that seems to face most schools, no matter location
29:36 What does REAL accountability look like inside the classroom?
34:27 What should we be doing right now to ensure that education keeps up with tomorrow?
37:24 Let’s talk AI in schools

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