Every day, Madeleine Menchaca watches her pre-K students seamlessly shift between two languages as they learn, play, and talk with one another. As a dual-language teacher at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy, she leads a classroom where Spanish and English weave naturally through every lesson.  “I just love seeing the students learn each language and how they develop,” she said. “They are so curious, and it’s really impressive how they grow during the year.” Originally from Puerto Rico, Menchaca said students in the dual-language program often start the year speaking only one language, but soon start speaking in full sentences…

Amami L.,  a student at Rosie M. Collins Sorrels School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, has a passion to help people. “It’s something my mom instilled in me; to always be part of the community,” she said. “Whether it’s volunteering or helping people, you’re supposed to do good.” A junior, Amami said those passions are motivating her to become an industrial organization psychologist, which partners with private companies to improve well-being, productivity, and effectiveness of their employees. “They help with burnout and make sure the workforce is healthy,” Amami said. There are two clusters…

As the end of the semester approaches, seniors across the district are starting to secure spots at colleges and universities.  Students are being admitted to prestigious institutions such as University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, and Boston College. Gabriel M., a senior at Skyline High School, is one of them. “I have always been interested in going to school in Boston, and Boston College is the school I fell in love with,” he said. “I’m excited about the school because of all the amazing opportunities they will have to offer and making new friends.” Sergio R., who received a…