High school seniors who’ve overcome
Some acquire their diploma easily. Others earn theirs against all odds. These graduating seniors didn’t let life’s blows keep them down.
Alums return to their schools as faculty
Read about what motivated these former students to reenter the classroom in a very different role.
Hunter Wood’s LHHS debate team takes off
Wood, who two years ago joined the school and formed the competitive debate team with students from his speech class, says it was rough going at first.
Q&A: Filmmaker Julie Gould
Gould’s short movie brought personal catharsis and, hopefully, touched others hurting from the loss of a loved one.
Computers for the Blind
About 15 volunteers repurpose donated computers for the visually impaired at this neighborhood nonprofit, which is celebrating 10 years of service.
The Dallas Opera’s small sopranos
The four fresh-faced girls sit giggling, bouncing and trying unsuccessfully to sit still under the bright dressing-room lights.
Mark Crotty’s education blog, ‘To Keep Things Whole’
“It’s more about emphasizing that education is a human endeavor.”
What gives: Small ways to help neighborhood nonprofits
This month, have lunch with the ladies of Healing Hands Ministries.
Crossroads Diner
The gooey made-from-scratch buns at Crossroads already are famous, attracting sweet teeth from all corners of the city.
