The Mexican School
The school formed to educate Mexican-American students in Round Rock was simply known as the “Mexican School.”
Read MoreThe school formed to educate Mexican-American students in Round Rock was simply known as the “Mexican School.”
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Juanita Jewell Shanks Craft, a leader in the Texas Civil Rights Movement and a recipient of several national humanitarian awards, had roots in Round Rock ISD. Craft was born in Round Rock, Texas on February 9, 1902. She was the only child of Round Rock ISD educators David Sylvestus (D.S.) and Eliza Lydia Balfour (E.L.) Shanks.
Read MoreEditor’s Note: Maria Rodriguez Rogers submitted her story on February 18, 2013 as part of the...
Read MoreAlso, Miss [Signe] Quick and Principal Claude Berkman didn’t tolerate bullying of Hispanic kids. Sometimes Mr. Berkman would ride the school bus to keep kids in line. He helped me understand that some people don’t see that we’re all just people. He believed that children should be taught to respect everybody.
Read MoreWhen Signe Quick retired following the 1965-66 school year, her 45 year legacy of teaching elementary students in Round Rock ISD came to an end.
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