As the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, seniors across the district are celebrating early college acceptance letters. “I’m very appreciative of the opportunity I’ve received,” said Samantha V., a senior at W.H. Adamson High School. “Being first generation, this whole process is new territory that no one else before me has been through. A very big milestone for not just me but my family.” Students are being admitted to prestigious institutions such as Dartmouth College, Brown University, the University of Chicago, Davidson College, and Barnard College. “I feel good about my colleges,” said Jared…

The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy choir is spreading holiday cheer around the city. From singing at malls and professional sporting events to performing in their annual showcase, students are working hard to bring the seasonal joy to everyone around them. “The holiday performances are by far my favorite and the most memorable each year,” said Aston S. “The seats are filled, your mom is cheering for you, and you get to sing with your brothers. What more could you ask for?” A senior, Aston said one of his favorite songs to sing over the holiday season is “O Holy…

Pedro Romanelli left a successful career as a business owner 19 years ago to work in what he describes as the perfect world — kindergarten.  He views this as a perfect world because children are unfiltered, honest, and eager to learn. They give 100% of themselves, which fuels his passion for teaching. “Children tell you what they think,” Romanelli said.  Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Romanelli helps his students at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School achieve. He started teaching first grade but soon found that kindergarten students had the same energy and excitement for learning to read, he said.…

Dallas ISD is celebrating its new Masters Principals. For the 2024-2025 school year, 20 principals from across the district were awarded the Master Principal designation, which is given to the top 10% of principals in elementary, secondary, and choice schools. This year’s Master Principals represent a wealth of experience and diversity across the district.  In order to be considered for this designation, principals must have at least three years of service as a leader of a school. Criteria is also based on individual and campus performance.  The full list of Master Principals is below: Stephanie Amaya, W. H. Adamson High…