When six new students first walked through the doors of Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, they couldn’t have known the path would lead them to some of the nation’s most selective colleges. Students Keyri B., Sofia D., Aida F., Princess T., Cecilia S., and Marisol M. turned seven years of hard work, perseverance, and mentorship into full-ride scholarships at their dream schools. “With the help of my teachers, especially my college success advisor, I had the tools to feel confident enough to apply to a scholarship as competitive as Quest Bridge,” Keyri said. “They’ve never given up on…

Long before Veronica Luna became a counselor, she experienced the impact of one.  After losing her father while she was in elementary school, Luna said her school counselor became a consistent source of support — an experience that stayed with her. “During that time, my counselor provided understanding and care that made a lasting impact on me,” she said. helped shape my path and motivated me to be that source of support for students and families.” Now in her third year as a school counselor and her 15th year in education with Dallas ISD, Luna serves alongside fellow counselor Krystal…

What began as Willo S.’s small, homemade cosmetics line is now being refined in the classroom. At 11-years-old, to stave off boredom during 2020, Willo and her mom began researching how to make lip glosses from scratch. Together, they ordered lip gloss bases and oils and experimented with different formulas to create a product that was safe and naturally derived. “We started mixing things around to see what would be best, and that took a long time to do before we actually launched,” Willo said. “But as soon as we started, I felt like I gained a passion for having…