Once content behind the scenes, Angel C. found his spotlight the moment he strummed an acoustic guitar. When the rising senior at Emmet J. Conrad High School picked up the instrument in 2022, his fingers found a connection with the strings as soon as they met. Angel may not have seen it, but the guitar had bigger plans for him. This seamless relationship was on full display earlier this year when Angel competed in the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. In a competition featuring over 100,000 high school students showcasing their musical talents, Angel and his guitar took home…

For more than three decades, Harry Monroe was a familiar figure on the trails of Dallas ISD’s Environmental Education Center, inspiring students with an endless sense of wonder and connecting them with nature. Now, after 51 years in education, more than 30 of those at the EEC, Monroe is retiring, leaving behind a legacy rooted in hands-on learning and a deep love for the environment.  “When I first came to Dallas ISD, there were learning centers across the district, class sizes were limited to 18, and teachers made home visits,” Monroe said. “It was about building a very personal relationship…

By actively leading efforts to showcase campusrenovations, Dallas ISD students are helping cement both a stronger bond in the community and a lasting legacy for generations to come.  As summer bond marketing interns in Construction Services/Bond Office, this select group of students do everything from developing marketing campaigns and social media content to helping plan events and interviewing stakeholders.  “They help bridge the past and future by supporting messaging that honors the legacy of historic campuses while promoting the modern upgrades made possible through the bond program,” said Adam Bennett, bond marketing director. “By helping to document and share stories…

At Chapel Hill Preparatory School, students traded in their usual textbooks for compasses, multipurpose vests, canteens, and binoculars to embark on an educational journey. In June, these students participated in Summer Cool, a month-long program that helps develop the skills they need to navigate the next school year.  For the first half of the day, students attended math and reading classes, which consisted of teacher-led instruction and discussion, group work, and independent practice, followed by online math and reading games to end the class. The second half of the day was for enrichment activities centered around children expressing their creativity.…