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Sam Tasby Middle School named winner of brain health contest
0Sam Tasby Middle School is being recognized for its efforts to invest in brain health across its campus. “Middle school is a pivotal period for brain development,” said Nesha Maston, Tasby principal. “It is important to prioritize our students’ mental and emotional health.” Tasby Middle School is this year’s winner of the Great Brain Gain Middle School Contest. Made possible by the Center for BrainHealth, Tasby received $10,000 that will be used to implement programs that will focus on the importance of maintaining a healthy brain. A total of 10 schools entered the contest, which aims to promote brain health…
Unlocked Opportunities: Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy to Harvard University
0If applying to Harvard University was never Natalie A.’s plan, imagine her shock when she was accepted. “The sky’s the limit,” she said, echoing her father’s words of encouragement. Looking to the future, Natalie reflects on the lessons that Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy taught her, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. “I know that no matter where life takes me, I’ll always carry the lessons and values instilled in me at Bryan Adams High School,” she said. Natalie thrived at Bryan Adams, balancing academics, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities. She is a member of the…
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Gay H.
0Spelled K-A-R-E-N, pronounced Kah·Ren, and not to be confused with Korean, Gay H. found herself explaining her cultural identity as a Karen person at length while growing up. In a world that once made her feel disconnected from her ethnicity, Gay reflects on her journey of self-discovery in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. “To me, AAPI month means recognizing Asian heritage, and also traditions, because there are so many unique cultures and small ethnic groups in Asia. I’m lucky to live this life in America, but also to be Karen.” Born and raised in Dallas, both of…
New opportunities are ahead for Young Women’s STEAM Academy
0As a leader in innovation and change, a new opportunity is emerging for a school in the southeast corner of Dallas ISD. The girls at Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle School will soon drop a piece of their name and become Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs. Through a partnership with the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, YWSA will become the second all-girls high school in Dallas ISD. When the school bells ring and doors open back up for the fall 2024 semester, YWSA, which historically served girls in grades six through eight, will serve students all…