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Ladybots empower future STEM leaders at STAG in Pleasant Grove
0When Emma A. first joined a co-ed robotics team at Casa View Elementary School, she and her friend Wendy wanted more than just the side tasks; they wanted to build, program, and compete. With a mission to lead and be fully involved, they approached their teacher, Patricia Cortez, with a bold idea to start an all-girls team. That moment sparked the creation of the Ladybots, an all-girls robotics team at School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove, born from Dallas ISD’s commitment to expanding STEM opportunities, which grew into a powerful force for inclusion and leadership. As Emma…
Preserving Native American culture in Dallas ISD
0Tana Takes Horse is shaping the future of the American Indian Education Program in Dallas ISD. In a role deeply rooted in her experience as a professional, a Native woman, and a mother, she is guiding students on a journey to understand and embrace their Native identity. November, Native American Heritage Month, is a time to honor the histories, traditions, and resilience of the indigenous peoples of North America. But in Dallas, where a distinct Native community has existed for more than 70 years, Takes Horse said many remain unaware of it. “There are quite a few descendants in the…
A life of service in education and the military
0Dereck Enderle, agricultural science teacher and campus military liaison at Seagoville High School, likes to joke with his wife that he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps to impress her. In truth, he said, he enlisted in 1999 after a year of college left him uncertain about his future. “I come from a long line of service members,” he said. “My grandfathers fought in World War II and the Korean War, and my father served in Vietnam. I was a year into college and didn’t know what to do. One Monday, I saw a Marine recruiter, and by Sunday, I…
Where music builds men of character
0Barack 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…