Lari Barager

Photo courtesy Duncanville ISD More than 100 colleges, universities, trade schools and the armed forces filled the east cafeteria at Duncanville High School last week to help students decide their next steps after high school.

Photo courtesy Duncanville ISD The students in Michelle Sowers’ interior design class at Duncanville High School are getting a rare opportunity. They are using the skills they’ve learned in their program to create gathering spaces at the high school for students and staff. The idea is to use seating, tables and artwork to make the high school more welcoming. “To be able to teach them how to do this kind of work was a dream come true,” Ms. Sowers said.

Photo courtesy Duncanville ISD New Elementary School of Choice: Charles Acton Leadership Academy When classes begin in August, students who attend Charles Acton Elementary School will start an entirely new experience. The district is creating its first campus-based elementary school of choice and launching the campus as the Charles Acton Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy program will be implemented for all students in the school – grades prekindergarten through fourth grade.