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Career certifications skyrocket by 3,500 percent since 2010
0The number of career certifications received by Dallas ISD students has increased by more than 3,500 percent since 2009–2010, and students like Damian, a senior at W.H. Adamson High School, are benefiting. Damian is in Adamson High School’s automotive technology program and plans to become a Porsche Master Technician. Thanks to the program that provides students with hands-on experience repairing and learning about cars, Damian has a big head start as he races toward his dream. “This program has helped me in leaps and bounds,” Damian said. “Every class teaches me something I didn’t know and that I can use…
Nick Cannon launches student entrepreneur competition at Conrad High School
0The Nick Cannon Foundation, in collaboration with Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education Program and JPMorgan Chase and Co., have announced the launch of a new competition for Dallas youth called “America’s Teen Mogul (ATM) Summit and Student Business Plan Competition.” Cannon announced the launch of the competition on Monday, Oct. 10, at Conrad High School. The ATM competition is designed to educate youth ages 12 to 19 in the global career and entrepreneurship opportunities available in the entertainment industry and growing middle-skill priority job sectors. “I see a bunch of leaders, a bunch of future movers and shakers in…
Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy celebrates a new name and academic focus (video)
0The answer to the question, “What’s in a name?” depends on who you’re asking. In the case of students at the newly named Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy, the answer is “a lot.” Students and community members in the Piedmont neighborhood in Pleasant Grove gathered at the former John B. Hood Middle School on Oct. 6 to celebrate the school’s new name and academic focus. The celebration was the culmination of more than six months of effort. Principal LaTonya Lockhart said the more her Hispanic and African American students learned about the school’s original namesake, Confederate General John B. Hood, the more questions they raised. When…
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Congressman visits Arcadia Park Elementary as part of Principal For a Day (video)
0Congressman Marc Veasey participated in Principal For a Day this year, and he got an inside look into Arcadia Park Elementary School. Veasey talked with students, met staff members and teachers, and spent time seeing what happens inside the classroom. “I think that all members of congress should take the time to come out to their schools, find out exactly what is going on in them, because it’s the future of our country, literally,” Veasey said. “To all the students and teachers in Dallas ISD, thank you for everything you do. Please keep working hard.” Principal For a Day provides community…