Rudolph Bush becomes The Dallas Morning News’ new editorial page editor in February 2022.
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We are pleased to announce that Miguel Solis, a longtime Dallas leader in education, will join our strong and growing group of contributing columnists at The Dallas Morning News.
Anyone who has followed the remarkable turnaround in Dallas ISD should be familiar with Solis. His story is inseparable from the critical reforms that our largest school system embraced more than a decade ago, and his columns will explore questions of education, politics and culture in Dallas and beyond.
“I’m honored to contribute to an institution that is so central to the civic fabric of Dallas and to my own life,” Solis told us. “At its best, local journalism informs, holds power accountable and helps communities grapple with complex challenges. I take that responsibility seriously and hope to contribute with both clarity and candor, drawing on professional experience and the personal moments that shape how we see the world.”
A native of Port Arthur, Solis, 39, became a Teach for America corps member in 2009. He taught social studies in Dallas schools, got a master’s degree in education from Harvard University, served as special assistant to the DISD superintendent and then entered the political arena with a successful run for DISD school board.
During his tenure as DISD trustee and president of the school board, Solis pushed to adopt teacher and principal performance assessment reforms and to expand school choice and Pre-K programs.
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In 2018, he also became a father to a beautiful little girl, Olivia, whose successful heart transplant as an infant became a moving story many of us in Dallas followed. Today, Olivia is thriving, and her story continues to inspire young parents and children.
From 2015 to 2019, he led the Latino Center for Leadership Development, a nonprofit that helped young leaders become established in local politics.
Solis, meanwhile, has continued his devotion to education in Dallas as president of The Commit Partnership, a nonprofit focused on public education reform and excellence.
His perspective on education and on North Texas politics is deeply informed through experience and service.
We look forward to hosting his voice and invite you to follow his work on our pages.
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