For the students at Career Institute South, community service has long been more than just a concept—it is part of their ethos. “We are not just teaching them career skills. We’re teaching them the importance of citizenship,” said Adrienne Thomas Jones, director of CIS. “Their dedication to giving back to their community, whether it’s cleaning up around our campus or elsewhere, truly embodies the spirit of CIS.” In recognition of their efforts, the City of Dallas recently installed an “Adopt-A-Spot” marker at CIS campus. An official token of the students’ commitment to keeping Dallas beautiful, it showcases the students’ long-term…

At Dallas ISD, speaking another language is a superpower. “It’s an opportunity to create a group of bilingual future employees that are able to navigate language and cultures,” Edwin Flores, trustee for District 1, said. One way school officials are investing in students’ ability to learn and speak a second language is through the newly installed book vending machine at the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center. On April 16, representatives attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the welcome center to unveil the newest book vending machine. Made possible through a partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation and Superior Text,…

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…