Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Nolan Estes dies at 94
DALLAS - Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Nolan Estes died over the weekend, the district announced.
Former Dallas ISD superintendent dies
Dallas ISD is mourning the loss of a former administrator. Nolan Estes died over the weekend at 94-years-old.
What we know:
Estes died on Saturday at the age of 94. His cause of death has not been publicly released.
The backstory:
Estes began his career as a math and science teacher in Waco before making his way through various leadership positions that eventually led him to Washington, D.C. There, he worked under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Johnson was impressed by Estes' success in education and appointed him associate U.S. commissioner of education. In that role, Estes helped implement the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which provided federal funding to public schools.
Nolan Estes' leadership at Dallas ISD
Estes served as Dallas ISD superintendent from 1968 to 1978. During his tenure, he was recognized for leading the district through desegregation efforts and for launching new schools and learning centers.
What they're saying:
In a statement, Dallas ISD called Estes "a transformative leader in education, visionary educator, civil rights advocate, and deeply respected member of our community."
What we don't know:
The cause of death has not been released.
The Source: Information in this article comes from social media posts made by Dallas ISD.