to keep up with the growth of raising animals on our property as well,” she notes. “That’s something kids do before and after school, not during the school day.” COLLABORATION, COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY Industry partnerships are vital to Dickinson’s career readiness programs and pathways. “We have really robust partnerships across all program areas, and I would also say that they are authentic partnerships,” Dr. Everett expands, noting that these opportunities often lead to future employment. “We have some students who are working right now at hospitals, and after six months or so, if the students are worth their salt, the hospitals are actually paying for that. We have examples of this across all of our program areas, from automotive to engineering to healthcare,” she says. Dickinson ISD educators and leaders also remain active in the community, serving on Rotary, city council, and committees in all five cities the district serves.“One of the biggest, strongest pieces of public education is that partnership with the community,” stresses Dr. Brown. “We have to ensure that we are at every one of these different cities to let them know about Dickinson, let them know that our students need partnerships, that our students need wellness programs. That is essential to our success as a district.” STUDENTS FIRST, ALWAYS Moving forward, Dickinson ISD’s focus is clear. “It is always students first,” Dr. Brown reflects. “That will never change. Every decision based on finances, every decision based on programming, everything is based on what is best for our students.” GC.EDU | 409-944-GCGC Education You Can Afford Financial Aid & Scholarships On-Campus Housing 237 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12 DICKINSON ISD
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