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Law Magnet students organize successful Dallas mayoral forum
0The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet hosted five Dallas mayoral candidates on Thursday evening in an open forum. Over the course of the evening, Albert Black, Scott Griggs, Alyson Kennedy, Lynn McBee, and Miguel Solis fielded a series of questions selected, written, and delivered by Law Magnet students, pressing them on topics ranging from community safety to climate change. “It was a team effort that paid off,” said teacher and event organizer Patrick Lyons. “The forum was informative; the candidates were personable and engaging, and, most importantly, the kids got a lot out of it.” “This was truly a team…
Report: Dallas ISD leading the way in providing students with nutritious meals and snacks
0Dallas ISD is leading the way among large Texas school districts in providing low-income students with nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, according to a new report. Children at Risk released a report on Wednesday that ranked Dallas ISD second among large school districts, with 75 percent of eligible students participating in school lunch and 63 percent participating in breakfast. “We are honored to receive this recognition. Our people—campus-based kitchen teams, warehouse, central kitchen and office staff—are the reason we have the number two rated large school food program in the state,” said Michael Rosenberger, Executive Director of Dallas…
Eight seniors earn full-ride scholarships to TCU valued at $260,000 each
0Lincoln High School senior Riane Meekins tried to hold back tears as she talked about what a full-ride scholarship to Texas Christian University meant to her family. https://youtu.be/I0csPvDS5n8 As one of eight Dallas ISD seniors named a TCU Community Scholar, Meekins stood next to her mom and thought about the impact the scholarship valued at $260,000 would have on her future. “This means I don’t have to worry about me having to pay back student loans or being in debt,” Meekins said. “(My mom) is going to know that I’m going to be okay when I’m in college, I’m not…
Students use the power of poetry to win grand slam scholarships
0The inaugural Dallas ISD poetry slam was nothing short of a memorable night at the Edison Learning Center, as infectious energy filled the auditorium with excited students, proud parents, and supportive peers. Participating students competed for $10,000 in scholarship awards through a generous donation from business entrepreneur Roland Parrish. His charitable contribution provides a stepping stone for kids to achieve opportunities in higher education. More than 100 fifth-graders from 60 schools exhibited impeccable talent and literary creativity under the theme “Me, My Community, My Future,” which challenged students to write and perform poetry related to their communities, using the power…