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Unidos bridges gap between law enforcement and the Hispanic community
0Deputy Chief Juan Cedillo grew up watching shows like “Cops,” knowing from a young age he wanted to be a first responder. A graduate of W.H. Adamson High School, Cedillo often found himself drawn to the campus officers who patrolled the hallways. “Officer Sam Mara was with Dallas ISD police for about 40 years before he passed away,” Cedillo said. “He was my greatest mentor.” Inspired by those early connections, Cedillo joined the Dallas ISD Police Department after graduating from the police academy, aiming to pay it forward. “Some of my former students when I was assigned to go back…
The art of everyday at Booker T. Washington
0At Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, inspiration doesn’t just walk the halls; it sings, sketches, and dances through them. “It’s a community of one mind. Everyone thinks alike,” said Lucas S. “No one judges you and accepts you for who you are.” Lucas, whose older brothers all graduated from Booker T., initially came thinking he would follow in their footsteps as a painter. Over time, his focus shifted to 3-D art, where he uses scrap metal to create sculptures of Texas wildlife At Booker T., there are four conservatories students can choose from: dance,…
Students gain hands-on experience in dental assistant pathway at CI North
0At Career Institute North, the sound of laughter and conversation fills the dental lab as students practice patient care, polish teeth, and take x-rays. “At first, I was more interested in doing patient care, but I wanted to try dentistry because it’s a career pathway I plan to take in the future,” said Milagros T. “I get to learn how to locate the quadrants of all the teeth, their purpose, and how to use each tool.” Her curiosity began at home, inspired by her sister-in-law who is also studying dentistry. Now, through the dental assistant program at CI North, she’s…
Dallas ISD students prepare for lifesaving careers
0Clifton W.’s school day looks a little different than most. When he arrives at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, Clifton’s first class isn’t about a book or in a lecture. Instead, he heads to the weight room, where he focuses on strength, agility, and fitness exercises designed to prepare him for a career in firefighting. Clifton and his classmates are among the first students at Roosevelt who will be certified firefighters and EMTs when they cross the graduation stage, with a guaranteed job offer from Dallas Fire Rescue. A sophomore, Clifton said the program is life-changing. “It’s an…