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Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School (YWLS) was the first public, all-girls high school in Texas. The school is named after Irma Lerma Rangel, the first Mexican-American woman elected to the Texas House of Representatives and the first woman elected as chair of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus.
The school opened its doors in 2004 after the Young Women's Preparatory Network (YWPN), established by philanthropists Lee and Sally Posey, partnered with the Dallas Independent School District to open a public, all-girls school, similar to the Young Women's Leadership School in East Harlem. Irma Rangel YWLS is a member of the Young Women's Preparatory Network, a nonprofit organization that partners with public school districts to operate the largest network of all-girls, public, college-preparatory schools in the nation. |
Irma Rangel 1931-2003 |
All YWPN schools feature a STEM-focused curriculum and a majority of the students are economically disadvantaged. The YWPN also funds programs and maintains relationships with other institutions in the network, which enables alumnae to establish professional connections after graduation.
Irma Rangel YWLS is also a member of the National Coalition of Girls' School and an affiliate school of the Young Women's Leadership Network.
Irma Rangel YWLS is also a member of the National Coalition of Girls' School and an affiliate school of the Young Women's Leadership Network.
VISION
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School exists to nurture young women in leadership roles in a global society, through a community dedicated to rigorous educational and cultural experiences.
MISSION
To ensure students graduate from college, we will prepare young women to succeed in all fields, particularly math, science, technology, leadership, and wellness. We will prepare our students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to become productive and responsible citizens.
CORE BELIEFS
CREED
In 2013 the principal introduced and instilled the school's creed, which students recite each morning.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School exists to nurture young women in leadership roles in a global society, through a community dedicated to rigorous educational and cultural experiences.
MISSION
To ensure students graduate from college, we will prepare young women to succeed in all fields, particularly math, science, technology, leadership, and wellness. We will prepare our students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to become productive and responsible citizens.
CORE BELIEFS
- Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.
- Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance.
- There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.
- With our help, at risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at risk students.
- Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.
CREED
In 2013 the principal introduced and instilled the school's creed, which students recite each morning.
Read the irma rangel young women's leadership school creed
I believe in the beauty of my dreams.
I believe hard work and resilience are the the pathways to success.
I believe in the pursuit of excellence.
I believe I am my sister's keeper.
I believe I am a leader and I can make a difference in my community and the world.
I believe in living a healthy and safe lifestyle.
I believe in myself.
Girls Today, Women Tomorrow, Leaders Forever
I believe hard work and resilience are the the pathways to success.
I believe in the pursuit of excellence.
I believe I am my sister's keeper.
I believe I am a leader and I can make a difference in my community and the world.
I believe in living a healthy and safe lifestyle.
I believe in myself.
Girls Today, Women Tomorrow, Leaders Forever
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