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Achieve3000 has selected F.P. Caillet Elementary School as a “National Literacy Achievement” winner! This award is based on the exemplary implementation of the Achieve3000 program as well as exceptional literacy growth on campus. Additionally, fifth-graders Jonathan Ochoa Lazo and Jordan Powell were presented with the award for highest lexile reading level gains during the 2016-17 school year.

The Dual Language Scholar Award was given to Rosemont International Language Preparatory School students who completed the Secondary Dual Language Program at a special ceremony on June 1. The students were recognized for completing rigorous academic courses in both English and Spanish for three consecutive years. They now have the opportunity to continue the Dual Language Program in high school. Upon successfully completing the high school Dual Language program, they will earn the Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas, which denotes students who attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. “Four years ago, we began implementing the Dual Language…

Joel Luera, a recent graduate from W.W. Samuell Early College High School, is heading to college with an associate degree he earned while in high school. Luera is an excellent debater who is headed to the University of Texas in the fall. KERA has profiled Luera as part of its American Graduate series. Go here to see the full story from KERA. Photo courtesy KERA

A student at Dallas ISD’s School of Science and Engineering (SEM) is offering a free three-day computer science workshop for girls in grades 6-8. Saumya Rawat’s “IT Empowerment for Her” workshop is designed to introduce middle school girls from historically underrepresented areas to the profession. Participants will learn how to use MIT App Inventor, meet student and professional mentors and learn about STEM careers. The program is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 25-27 at the University of Texas at Dallas and would like to draw at least 40 participants. The workshop is Rawat’s “passion project,” a requirement for seniors…