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Frank Guzick Elementary earns International Baccalaureate authorization
0Third grader Jose B. is building his legacy at Frank Guzick Elementary School. “I love learning about each thing in class with so much detail,” said Jose. His days this school year look a little different. The pre-K through fifth-grade campus is officially a Primary Years IB Program. According to Principal Andreana Davis, this milestone comes after a three-year candidacy process, a one-year authorization application, and a visit period. Achieving IB authorization, Davis said, required a cultural shift involving teachers, students, parents, and community partners. Over time, classrooms began to look and feel different, with more student voices, more authentic…
Students design and grow their future at CityLab High School
0At CityLab High School, students are doing more than completing class assignments; they are preparing for college and future careers through Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education programs. From digital restaurant designs to hydroponic gardens, CityLab’s pathways in architecture and environmental systems allow students to apply what they learn to real-world projects while exploring personal interests and career options. “CityLab has taught me how to manage time efficiently, complete tasks in an orderly manner, and work with people on the completion of a singular, large task,” said Bailey H., who is in the environmental systems pathway. “This is a welcoming…
The 2020 Bond: Transforming learning across Dallas ISD
0Thousands of students across the city are learning in safer, tech-savvy, and modern schools thanks to the Dallas ISD 2020 Bond program. Recently, district leaders came together at the State of the Bond to give an update on its success and their vision for the future. “The 2020 Bond program made significant progress, reflecting the trust our community placed in us,” said Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed. D. “Its impact on our students will be felt for generations to come.” The 2020 Bond program reshaped classrooms across Dallas. From brand-new campuses to upgraded facilities, 253 projects were funded through the…
James Madison’s Chloee A. finds her footing at Madison
0When Chloee A. arrived in Dallas midway through middle school, she didn’t know a single classmate. She had just lost her father, moved away from the city she’d always known, and was entering a new school system during the height of the pandemic. But in each unfamiliar hallway, she carried the same perseverance that defined her years at James Madison High School. “I can adapt to anything,” she said. “If you throw me in the sea, I’ll figure out how to float.” Her story began in Houston, where much of her childhood was spent helping at home as her father…