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Preserving Native American culture in Dallas ISD
0Tana Takes Horse is shaping the future of the American Indian Education Program in Dallas ISD. In a role deeply rooted in her experience as a professional, a Native woman, and a mother, she is guiding students on a journey to understand and embrace their Native identity. November, Native American Heritage Month, is a time to honor the histories, traditions, and resilience of the indigenous peoples of North America. But in Dallas, where a distinct Native community has existed for more than 70 years, Takes Horse said many remain unaware of it. “There are quite a few descendants in the…
A life of service in education and the military
0Dereck Enderle, agricultural science teacher and campus military liaison at Seagoville High School, likes to joke with his wife that he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps to impress her. In truth, he said, he enlisted in 1999 after a year of college left him uncertain about his future. “I come from a long line of service members,” he said. “My grandfathers fought in World War II and the Korean War, and my father served in Vietnam. I was a year into college and didn’t know what to do. One Monday, I saw a Marine recruiter, and by Sunday, I…
Where music builds men of character
0Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith Glee Club students are learning more than musical notes and scales; they are gaining self-confidence and forming relationships. “Choir is like exposure therapy,” said Christian R. “It’s a safe environment, so the pressure of performing in front of others is lost very quickly and will help you be more confident in every aspect of your life.” A senior, Christian, joined seven years ago as a way to learn more about music. His favorite parts of being in the glee club are the friends he’s made along the way. “Choir helped me…
Dallas ISD libraries’ checkouts soar as students reconnect with reading
0From the newest fantasy series to graphic novels and manga, shelves are emptying fast at Hillcrest High School as more students rediscover the joy of reading. Creative displays, cozy seating, and student-led book clubs are drawing more visitors than ever, fueling a surge in checkouts. “One thing in the library that keeps me coming back is the quiet area and the sweet librarians,” Alexander W., a sophomore, said. “Spending more time in the library influenced my school day by making it more productive and calming.” Media specialist Nina Canales continuously transforms the Hillcrest library into a space that feels more…