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Lydia Degollado is a fourth-grade bilingual teacher at Pleasant Grove Elementary School who specializes in science and writing. Degollado has 13 years of classroom experience and is dedicated to continuing her development as an educator in order to better serve her students. Degollado says the love and support she has received from her own parent, colleagues, mentors and teachers has continued to fuel her drive in the profession. What motivates/inspires you? My main motivation are my students. I love to watch their eyes light up when they have an idea, or when they finally understand a concept they have been struggling…

Parents and students in the South Oak Cliff area and feeder pattern can receive free blood pressure, vision and glucose tests, immunizations for eligible children (two months through 18 years of age), and free glasses for students in kindergarten through eighth grade during the Celebrate South Oak Cliff Prep U Super Saturday. The event is happening Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m.–noon at South Oak Cliff High School, 3601 S. Marsalis Ave. In addition to free health screenings, parents and students can enjoy free food and drinks, giveaways, face painting and more. To receive free immunizations, eligible children must bring…

What does being your best self mean? Or how can one be brave? Those answers and more will captivate an audience filled with young women who will attend the upcoming #BestSelf event on Saturday, May 14, hosted by the Dallas Women’s Foundation. Students from Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School are among participants to attend the sold out event at the Plano Centre. This year, keynote speaker Rachel Simmons, will empower young participants from the topic of “Being your #BestSelf and Being Brave”. Simmons, an author, educator and coach, will offer various workshops throughout the event including one designed…

Dallas ISD is excited announce the McNair Summer Science and Enrichment Camp to be held at Ronald E. McNair Elementary School located at 3150 E. Bainbridge Drive. The McNair Summer Science and Enrichment Camp is a fun, science-based summer program facilitated by Dallas ISD educators, Mad Science and the Boys and Girls Club that will allow students to explore hands-on scientific concepts, participate in enrichment activities such as art, music and character-building and participate in weekly fieldtrips which include: The Dallas Arboretum Trinity River Audubon Texas Discovery Gardens The Perot Museum Students at the following campuses are eligible to attend…