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U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez visited students at John Pershing Elementary School to share with them her experience as an Olympic athlete. Hernandez also spent time reading books to students as a way of promoting a passion for literacy among the youth. The visit was part of the Family for Literacy campaign by KPMG. The goal of the campaign is to provide books to students at need to help them enhance their reading skills. As part of the campaign, 500 Pershing students each received. Hernandez was a member of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Kick off your Spring Break on a high note! Watch the above video, or read below, to see the latest great Dallas ISD news. Spring Break meals Select Dallas ISD schools will offer free meals for all students over the break (learn more). Cat in the Hat comes back Schools celebrated Dr. Seuss Day with volunteers and fun reading events (read this). Inspiring future leaders Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall inspired Kimball High School students at an all-girls assembly to achieve their full potential (watch this). Go Carter! Carter High School sent the boys basketball team to the state tournament in style with a festive pep rally (learn about the team).…

Dallas ISD will host an interactive reading event for children and their families on Saturday, March 24, at W.H. Adamson High School. The event will feature more than 40 different sessions for children of all ages and their parents. Also included will be free breakfast and lunch and free books to take home. Attending the event is also free, but those who wish to go are encouraged to register here to ensure there are plenty of resources for everyone. The webpage also features a video and downloadable brochure listing the planned sessions.

Walk into Mr. Garcia’s classroom at Lee A. McShan Jr. Elementary School and you will immediately notice the pool table near the center of the room. Your eyes will then probably spot Mr. Garcia’s Army uniforms hanging near the United States flags and the headphones that help students engage in learning. It quickly becomes clear that Mr. Garcia has put plenty of thought into his classroom. “I designed my classroom the way I did because I feel like it will help my students be more engaged,” Garcia said As an ex-soldier, Garcia knew it was important to find a career…