Cuando seis estudiantes entraron por primera vez en Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, no sospechaban que el camino delante las llevaría a algunas de las universidades más selectivas del país. Keyri B., Sofía D., Aida F., Princess T., Cecilia S. y Marisol M. convirtieron siete años de esfuerzo, perseverancia y ayuda de sus mentores en becas completas para estudiar en las universidades de sus sueños. Las seis estudiantes obtuvieron una beca de cuatro años otorgada por QuestBridge, un programa nacional competitivo que ayuda a los estudiantes de alto rendimiento a ir a las mejores universidades, y serán las…
Author: Molly Schrader
When six new students first walked through the doors of Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, they couldn’t have known the path would lead them to some of the nation’s most selective colleges. Students Keyri B., Sofia D., Aida F., Princess T., Cecilia S., and Marisol M. turned seven years of hard work, perseverance, and mentorship into full-ride scholarships at their dream schools. Each senior, a first-generation college student, earned a full four-year scholarship through QuestBridge, a highly competitive national program that connects high-achieving students with top universities. They will attend Wellesley College, Boston College, Washington University in St.…
Lo que comenzó como una pequeña línea de cosméticos caseros de Willo S. ahora se está perfeccionando en el salón de clases. A los 11 años, para combatir el aburrimiento durante el 2020, Willo y su mamá comenzaron a investigar cómo hacer brillos de labios desde cero. Juntas ordenaron bases para brillos y aceites, y experimentaron con diferentes fórmulas para crear un producto seguro y de origen natural. “Empezamos a mezclar ingredientes para ver qué funcionaba mejor, y eso tomó mucho tiempo antes de que realmente lanzáramos el producto”, dijo Willo. “Pero tan pronto como comenzamos, sentí que nació una…
What began as Willo S.’s small, homemade cosmetics line is now being refined in the classroom. At 11-years-old, to stave off boredom during 2020, Willo and her mom began researching how to make lip glosses from scratch. Together, they ordered lip gloss bases and oils and experimented with different formulas to create a product that was safe and naturally derived. “We started mixing things around to see what would be best, and that took a long time to do before we actually launched,” Willo said. “But as soon as we started, I felt like I gained a passion for having…
Rodeadas de sus compañeros, Evelyn W. y Anya H. hicieron historia en Dallas ISD al ser incorporadas en la recién establecida sociedad de honor artística de Jesús Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard. La ceremonia de incorporación marcó el lanzamiento del nuevo programa de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Arte de Primaria, haciendo de Moroles la primera escuela del distrito en participar. La sociedad, que cuenta con 16 miembros, se yergue sobre tres pilares: estudio de arte, carácter y servicio. Los estudiantes recibieron de recuerdo un pin de membresía y una camiseta. “Me siento muy orgullosa de mí misma”, dijo Anya.…
Surrounded by their peers, Evelyn W. and Anya H. made Dallas ISD history as they were inducted into Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard’s newly established art honor society. The induction ceremony marked the launch of the National Elementary Art Honor Society pilot, making it the first school in the district to participate in the program. The society, which includes 16 members, is built on three pillars: art scholarship, character, and service. As a keepsake of the occasion, each student received a membership pin and a T-shirt. “I was proud of myself,” Anya said. “As someone in theater, you have a…
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dallas ISD is honoring our nine trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme this year is “Our Future Is Public,” which exemplifies the critical role our school trustees have in shaping the future of our communities. School board members help connect educational opportunities for our students and the state’s future workforce. Under Dallas ISD Board of Trustee leadership, district elementary and middle schools received top rankings in recent reports from the U.S. News & World Report, received the highest bond rating of a AAA from Kroll…
At Charmaine and Robert Price Career Institute South, sawdust fills the classroom as students sand, drill, and assemble wooden rocking horses, each one built by hand for children staying at the Ronald McDonald House. For 21 years, Terry Stotts’ classes have crafted and donated wooden rocking horses to bring comfort and joy to children during the holiday season. The annual project teaches students practical woodworking skills while giving them a chance to give back to the community. Edgar H., a senior at Sunset High School, puts the finishing touches on a wooden airplane, carefully sanding the edges before moving on…
Acabado todo un semestre de esfuerzo y trabajo, 74 estudiantes de Dallas ISD cruzaron el escenario durante la cuarta ceremonia de graduación de otoño. “Este es su momento para ser reconocidos y celebrados como graduados de Dallas ISD”, dijo Marcus Scott, director del Departamento de Graduación, Recuperación, Asistencia, Apoyo e Intervención a la Deserción Escolar. “El distrito no toma la graduación estudiantil a la ligera, por lo que todos deben tener su momento para brillar”. Este evento fue la culminación del programa Reconnection Plus implementado en preparatorias. Esta iniciativa tiene como fin proveer un plan educativo acelerado para los estudiantes…
After a semester of hard work, 74 Dallas ISD students graduated from high school at the district’s fourth fall graduation ceremony. “They receive their moment to be recognized and celebrated as graduates of Dallas ISD,” said Marcus Scott, director of Graduation, Recovery, Attendance/Advocacy, and Dropout Intervention Department. “The district does not take student graduation lightly; therefore, all must have their moment to shine.” This event was the culminating stage of implementing the Reconnection Plus program at comprehensive high schools. This initiative aims to provide an accelerated instructional plan for fifth-year seniors and students severely behind in credits. “Based on previous…