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Month: August 2023

Williams Elementary librarian hosted summer book giveaway

August 4, 2023
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School librarians are librarians all year long – even during the summer. That’s certainly true of Williams Elementary librarian Amy Haynes. She’s been Williams’ librarian for 13 years and is always trying to get her students to read – even on Saturdays in July. In fact, on four Saturdays last month, Haynes set up a…

Watch Board Brief from trustees meeting on Aug. 3

August 4, 2023
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Board hears update on TEA accountability changes Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 3, 2023 – the first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year – is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. This is an exciting and busy time of year. With the first day of school –…

Arlington ISD built innovative pre-K curriculum in-house

August 3, 2023
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New curriculum launched last year Arlington ISD’s pre-K program didn’t have to start over. The district already had a great pre-K curriculum. But the district’s early childhood learning department doesn’t settle for best. A pioneer in education for the littlest learners, Arlington ISD’s pre-K team is always searching for the most effective ways to teach…

Model teachers help new teachers get ready for school year

August 2, 2023
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35+ teachers model their classrooms Arlington ISD’s hallways were turned into runways for current and new teachers at this year’s New Teacher Week.  New Teacher Week is a special time dedicated to the specific needs of new teachers to prepare them for a successful start to their first year of teaching.   For the first time,…

Starting pay in the Arlington ISD soars

August 2, 2023
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It pays to work in Arlington ISD A nearly 20% hike in pay in just one year? Where does that happen? It just happened in the Arlington ISD for new bus drivers and food service leads. And starting substitute teacher pay just got bumped up, too. “It pays to work in the Arlington ISD” isn’t…

Arlington ISD going cashless for all sporting event tickets this year

August 1, 2023
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Cashless tickets available on Sunday prior to game The Arlington ISD is going cashless for all sporting events this year. All tickets for games must be purchased through GoFan.co. “Going cashless is a safe decision,” Arlington ISD athletic director Eric White said. “It’s safer as far as game management with tickets. It protects everyone involved…