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…

The success of The Crowther Group, one of Dallas ISD’s prime construction vendors, highlights the positive impact of the district’s Minority & Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) department on the community. Dallas ISD serves as a key component for the growth of businesses such as The Crowther Group, one of the district’s few certified M/WBE prime vendors, which increases competition in the bidding process for the district. While the overall aspirational goal for the M/WBE department is for 30% of the district’s projects to be awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses, The Crowther Group has achieved an average of 40% on…