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AlumNow Spotlight: Thang Kim
0The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Thang Kim, who is now a professional drummer and drum instructor who moved from Myanmar to the U.S. to pursue music. Read about his educational journey at Dallas ISD and how his teachers impacted her to give back to his community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Emmett J. Conrad High School in 2021 What is your current occupation? Professional drummer and drum instructor What are your responsibilities? I teach private and group drum lessons, create lesson plans, help students…
Ring season: Madison, Kimball, and Carter sweep basketball State Championships
0They say everything is bigger in Texas, but on Friday at the Alamodome, nothing was bigger than the presence of Dallas ISD. In a feat never accomplished in the district’s long and storied athletic history, three boys’ basketball teams—James Madison, Justin F. Kimball, and David W. Carter—all traveled to the UIL State Tournament and swept their respective divisions. James Madison High School secured the 3A Division I State Championship with a 70-59 victory over Orangefield at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Justin F. Kimball High School claimed the 4A Division I State Championship, defeating Almeta Crawford 62-42. This is the…
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…