Through the American Indian Education Program, Leah Y., a Sunset High School senior, brings her Comanche culture to life, sharing traditions and stories with her community. Recently, she created a display board and presented at the district’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Fair, deepening her knowledge of her tribe’s history and values.  “I learned a lot through the program, like how we used to live before technology and outside influences affected our way of life. It’s important being in AIEP because we’re a really unique group. There aren’t a lot of us, so it means something to the community
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At Maria Moreno STEAM Academy, students can be seen playing chess, building robots, and using toy cars in their lessons. From hands-on experiments to creative art projects, every lesson is designed to spark innovation and connect learning to real-world experiences, helping students understand how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are part of everyday life. Being part of a STEAM school means that every day offers a new opportunity to explore how the world works. “We get to test a lot of materials and make sure we stay safe while doing it,” said Ellie T., a fifth grader. “I learn…

In Otto M. Fridia Elementary School’s innovation lab, fourth graders aren’t just playing pretend; they’re diagnosing patients, fitting casts, and discovering medical careers. “We plan to use the lab as a part of our strategy to create an environment where curiosity drives the lesson,” Christofor Stephens, principal, said. “Students will walk in excited, and walk out talking about what they experienced. It gives them space to take risks, try new ideas, and see learning come alive in ways that are hands-on, joyful, and meaningful.” Through a partnership with United to Learn and STEMscapes Collab & Play Spaces, the lab invites…

When 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…