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Where food meets science, inside Longfellow’s Culinary Arts program
0Student interest in culinary arts has been growing at Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy for years, and now that interest has taken shape in the school’s newest program. “Culinary should be offered at every school because learning how to make food is a basic human necessity, but beyond that, it teaches organization, research skills, and an appreciation for cultures around the world. It helps you become a better individual,” Emily S. said. Longfellow is the only Dallas ISD middle school to offer culinary arts, and the campus ranks among the top 10 middle schools in Texas, according to the…
The heart behind Reilly Elementary’s counseling
0Tina Compton’s path to school counseling began in her classroom, where she realized many of her students’ struggles weren’t academic, they were emotional. “I saw students struggling because of issues outside the classroom, such as low self-esteem, anxiety, food insecurity, or family instability,” Compton said. “I was spending so much time managing behaviors rather than addressing the root cause.” That realization changed the trajectory of her 30-year career in education. Compton discovered a passion for social-emotional learning and helping students build confidence and resilience. “I knew I needed to help students build the emotional toolkit needed for long-term success,” she…
Spruce students learn to design, code and create
0At H. Grady Spruce High School, amid the zeroes and ones of the Information Technology cluster, Ashley M. turned an ordinary class project into a practical business tool for her father. “We learn about many things from graphic design to coding,” she said. “It was my first time doing anything like that. The project was to create a website for a legitimate business and since my dad has one, I thought I might just help him out.” As a sophomore, Ashley takes Principles of Technology, Computer Maintenance and Digital Media. Next year, she will tackle Independent Technology Applications, a project-based…
Mariachi program blends culture and competition
0For students in Mariachi Verde at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, mariachi is more than a class. It is a continuation of family traditions and a way to honor the past while building their future. Through music, they are preserving traditions that have been passed down through generations. “It connects me to my culture by showing me a musical genre that is part of my heritage and helping me better understand my roots in a way I can’t learn through books or articles,” said Jairo G. That connection often begins at home. “Performing in mariachi connects to my culture…