Sometimes, a student’s first experience with flight doesn’t happen thousands of feet in the air. It begins right in the classroom. “I used to live near the Dallas Executive Airport,” said Juan Q. “I liked going outside and seeing the small airplanes landing and taking off.” Juan, now an aviation student at Career Institute South who hopes to become a private pilot, was inspired to join the pathway by an older classmate. A four-year program, the aviation pathway gives students the opportunity to explore everything from flight operations to aircraft systems. It is part of Dallas ISD’s broader effort to…
Author: Jenna Carpenter
El Día de Acción de Gracias está a la vuelta de la esquina y los estudiantes del programa de culinaria de Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation están sirviendo más que platillos deliciosos: están sirviendo a la comunidad. Bajo la guía de Cheryll Harris, chef directora del programa de artes culinarias, los estudiantes preparan una cena y trabajan de voluntarios en eventos comunitarios cada Día de Acción de Gracias, perpetuando así una larga tradición de Roosevelt que consiste en ayudar a la comunidad. “Hacen falta varias semanas de planificación, organizar donaciones y coordinar voluntarios”, dijo Harris. “Los preparativos nos…
As Thanksgiving approaches, students in Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation’s culinary arts program are serving up more than delicious food; they’re serving the community. Under the guidance of Cheryll Harris, a chef who leads the Culinary Arts Pathway, they prepare dinner and volunteer at community events each Thanksgiving season, continuing a long-standing Roosevelt tradition of giving back. “It takes several weeks of planning, organizing donations, and coordinating volunteers,” Harris said. “Prep has been busy but exciting as everyone works together to get everything ready.” This year’s menu features classic Thanksgiving favorites, which were chosen based on both tradition…
En María Moreno STEAM Academy, los estudiantes a menudo se encuentran jugando ajedrez, construyendo robots y usando carros de juguete en experimentos. Entre experimentos prácticos y proyectos de arte creativos, cada lección está diseñada para suscitar la innovación y relacionar el aprendizaje con experiencias del mundo real, ayudando a los estudiantes a entender cómo la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería, el arte y las matemáticas son parte del diario vivir. Ser parte de una escuela STEAM significa que cada día ofrece una nueva oportunidad para explorar la manera en que el mundo funciona. “Ponemos a prueba muchos materiales y nos…
Kyria Hart knows what it’s like to be underestimated. A graduate of Dr. L.G. Pinkston Sr. High School and native of west Dallas, she said adults had preconceived notions based on her background. “Those moments stuck with me, and they planted a seed,” Hart said. “I wanted to become the kind of educator who saw students for their potential, their strengths, and their dreams. Not the stereotypes placed on them or the zip code where they live.” As a teacher, her goal was to provide a safe space for students that encouraged them to be successful while making learning fun.…
At Maria Moreno STEAM Academy, students can be seen playing chess, building robots, and using toy cars in their lessons. From hands-on experiments to creative art projects, every lesson is designed to spark innovation and connect learning to real-world experiences, helping students understand how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are part of everyday life. Being part of a STEAM school means that every day offers a new opportunity to explore how the world works. “We get to test a lot of materials and make sure we stay safe while doing it,” said Ellie T., a fifth grader. “I learn…
Dallas ISD continúa destacándose como líder en la innovación educativa al ampliar el uso de la inteligencia artificial en todo el distrito. “El distrito reconoce la necesidad de ser innovador dada la rápida evolución de la tecnología”, dijo Douglas Frank, director del Departamento de Lectura y Artes de Lenguaje. “Si preparamos realmente a los estudiantes para el futuro, debemos reconocer cómo la tecnología afectará sus vidas y proveer oportunidades para que se sientan más seguros al momento de usarla”. El año pasado, se juntó un grupo de trabajo de IA para explorar cómo esta nueva tecnología podría ser incorporada en…
Los estudiantes del coro de Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith aprenden más que notas y escalas musicales: están aprendiendo a ser más confiados y a formar lazos con otros. “El coro es como terapia de exposición”, dijo Christian R. “Es un ambiente seguro, así que la presión de cantar delante de otros se esfuma rápidamente y me ayuda a sentirme más seguro en cada aspecto de mi vida”. Christian, quien cursa último año de preparatoria, se unió hace siete años para aprender más sobre la música. Lo que más le gusta del club son los amigos…
Dallas ISD is building on its legacy as a leader in classroom innovation by expanding the use of AI tools across campuses. “The district recognizes the need to be innovative with the rapid evolution of technology,” said Douglas Frank, director of the Reading Language Arts Department. “If we are truly preparing our students for a future, we must recognize how technology will impact their lives and provide opportunities for them to become more confident in their use of technology.” Last school year, an AI task force was developed to explore how new technology could be incorporated into classrooms. Recently, the…
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith Glee Club students are learning more than musical notes and scales; they are gaining self-confidence and forming relationships. “Choir is like exposure therapy,” said Christian R. “It’s a safe environment, so the pressure of performing in front of others is lost very quickly and will help you be more confident in every aspect of your life.” A senior, Christian, joined seven years ago as a way to learn more about music. His favorite parts of being in the glee club are the friends he’s made along the way. “Choir helped me…