Just in time for tax season, seniors attending Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center have become certified tax preparers.  “I’m big on building community in my classroom because if we understand people come from all walks of life and that everybody’s situation is different, we can understand the type of community we serve here in Dallas,” said Arieal Goodson, business and finance teacher at Townview. Following her example, Goodson’s students volunteer their weekends by helping low-income residents in the South Dallas community file their taxes. Many of the students speak English and…

Ismael E., a senior at the School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, recently secured a $40,000 scholarship from the Amazon Future Leaders Program to pursue a degree in computer science. An enthusiastic problem solver, he is eager to further develop his skills in this field. “Words can’t describe how happy I am. That’s a lot of money and I’m excited for the internship,” Ismael said. “Two years ago, I saw another recipient get it and I was shocked. For two years, I’ve been wanting this scholarship, and the second it opened I applied.” Ismael, who…

Charmaine & Robert Price Career Institute South recently broke ground on renovations and additions to the campus, a significant step forward in Dallas ISD’s commitment to expanding access to career-focused education. With the motto “developing leaders and building futures,” students, local officials, community members, and the institute’s titular couple gathered together for a groundbreaking ceremony. “Today, we celebrate the official start of renovations and additions that will allow us to better meet the needs of our students and the greater community we serve,” said Adrianne Jones, Founding Director of CIS. The school’s namesake comes from husband and wife, Charmaine and…

Dallas ISD students are making history and headed to the nation’s capital. This summer, Jordan P., Angel C., Leonardo H., and Kyan H., JRTOC students at Emmet J. Conrad High School, will be going on an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 2023-2024 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl. Emmet J. Conrad High School was one of 1,844 JRTOC programs that competed in two preliminary rounds to qualify for the bowl, also known as JLAB.  It is the first time a Dallas ISD school will be competing in the final round and Conrad is the only school…