Every day, Madeleine Menchaca watches her pre-K students seamlessly shift between two languages as they learn, play, and talk with one another. As a dual-language teacher at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy, she leads a classroom where Spanish and English weave naturally through every lesson. “I just love seeing the students learn each language and how they develop,” she said. “They are so curious, and it’s really impressive how they grow during the year.” Originally from Puerto Rico, Menchaca said students in the dual-language program often start the year speaking only one language, but soon start speaking in full sentences…
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Amami L., a student at Rosie M. Collins Sorrels School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, has a passion to help people. “It’s something my mom instilled in me; to always be part of the community,” she said. “Whether it’s volunteering or helping people, you’re supposed to do good.” A junior, Amami said those passions are motivating her to become an industrial organization psychologist, which partners with private companies to improve well-being, productivity, and effectiveness of their employees. “They help with burnout and make sure the workforce is healthy,” Amami said. There are two clusters…
Conforme se acerca el final del semestre, varios estudiantes del distrito han conseguido entrar en universidades, algunas tan prestigiosas como University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame y Boston College. Gabriel M., de Skyline High School, es uno de ellos. “Siempre me interesó ir a Boston a estudiar, y Boston College es la universidad que me encantó”, dijo. “Estoy emocionado por todas las increíbles oportunidades que me ofrecerán y por hacer nuevos amigos”. Sergio R., quien recibió una beca completa para estudiar en Texas Christian University, dijo que recibirla fue un sueño realizado. “Me encanta TCU y el momento que…
As the end of the semester approaches, seniors across the district are starting to secure spots at colleges and universities. Students are being admitted to prestigious institutions such as University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, and Boston College. Gabriel M., a senior at Skyline High School, is one of them. “I have always been interested in going to school in Boston, and Boston College is the school I fell in love with,” he said. “I’m excited about the school because of all the amazing opportunities they will have to offer and making new friends.” Sergio R., who received a…
A veces la primera experiencia de los estudiantes con el vuelo no sucede a miles de pies en el aire. Empieza justo en el salón de clases. “Antes vivía cerca del aeropuerto ejecutivo”, dijo Juan Q. “Me gustaba ir afuera y ver los pequeños aviones aterrizar y despegar”. Juan, quien hoy es estudiante de aviación en el Instituto de Profesiones del Sur y espera un día ser piloto privado, se vio inspirado a seguir esa especialización gracias a un compañero de clase mayor. El programa de aviación de cuatro años da a los estudiantes la oportunidad de explorar todo desde…
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…
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.…