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During the summer, free meals will be available at Dallas ISD schools and at parks, recreation centers, churches and other activity sites throughout the city to all children 18 and younger. The Summer Food Service Program was created to ensure that children in low-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations when they do not have the benefit of school breakfasts and lunches. The program is slated to operate Monday-Friday, June 9-Aug. 22 (no meals provided on July 3). For information, or to find a site near you, visit this website.

Alfredo Ramirez, a senior at Hillcrest High School, is a recipient of the 2015 Sulentic Family Foundation Scholarship. A victor in his own right, Ramirez’ journey to academic success is one filled with seemingly insurmountable odds. A native of Valles City, Mexico, Ramirez and his family carved out a life for themselves amid increasing cartel activity and economic decline. For Ramirez, a summer evening drive home from playing sports with his dad would change his life forever. On July 22, 2010, while slowing as they approached a traffic jam, Ramirez and his father found themselves caught in the crossfire of…

Kymber’Lynn Jackson just won a new national wrestling title! The first female Dallas ISD student to win a state championship has overcome adversity on her way to victory, and USA Today has the details. Click here to read the full story from USA Today.

Dallas ISD students recently got a head start on world issues and civic engagement. Sixth graders from across the district gathered at Ellis Davis Fieldhouse to participate in the Model U.N., which is a simulation of the United Nations. Students at the event explored different cultures and learned about the political issues that confront countries around the world. Through research, debate, and re-enactment, these future leaders are preparing to change the world in their own backyard.