“I think that if he [Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.] were still alive, he would tell us that it is now time to speak up and claim our money from the bank of freedom, prosperity and peace, today is our pay day.” These were Aiden B.’s final words in his original speech, ultimately making him the winner of the 32nd Dallas MLK Oratory Competition. His response to this year’s theme, “How would Dr. King reflect on the 60 years since his “I Have A Dream’ speech,” addressed topics prevailing in today’s society: “This reminds me that there is still hope,…

Dallas ISD, in partnership with Intuit, a financial software company, unveiled a student-designed and operated food truck, a first-of-its-kind program in Texas. “Students in multiple career pathways will gain hands-on learning experience as they develop and apply technical, financial, and entrepreneurship skills,” Oswaldo Alvarenga, deputy chief of Dallas ISD Strategic Initiatives said. This new offering will engage Career and Technical Education (CTE) students by providing practical experience and hands-on learning opportunities. The truck is equipped with a commercial-grade kitchen, which will eventually allow culinary art students to serve their prepared food. When we decided to launch the food truck program,…

Four students from Sunset High School’s cheerleading team celebrated the arrival of 2024 in London at the city’s New Year’s Eve parade, an opportunity afforded them as members of the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s (UCA) All American: Varsity Spirit team. For two students, this trip was their first time out of the country, and for the others it was their first time on an airplane.“It was an opportunity not just to stay somewhere in the U.S., but to go to a different country. It felt more real to see things with your own eyes,” said Anahi B., a Sunset cheerleader. “When…

January is School Board Recognition Month and Dallas ISD is celebrating all nine Trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme of School Board Recognition Month 2024 is “Locally Elected, Community Connected,” which highlights the connection between school trustees and their communities. School board members are the largest group of locally-elected officials in the state. “Our board members are vital. Their dedication, vision, and commitment shape the future of our schools and students,” Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D. said.  Dan Troxell, executive director of the Texas Association of School Boards, applauded the efforts of volunteer trustees in…