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Learn about Arlington ISD’s legislative agenda The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees’ next Trustee Talks meeting will share Arlington ISD’s legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Join trustees on March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Professional Development Center as they discuss their three adopted legislative priorities: school funding, safety and…
March Mental Health Series Arlington ISD parents are invited to participate in the March Mental Health Series, a month of expert-led virtual sessions designed to educate, inform and empower parents and caregivers. From understanding anxiety and video game addiction to navigating grief and building confidence in children, these sessions offer practical strategies and compassionate support for…
February is CTE Month Just a year ago, Mariaisabel Guerrero was walking the halls of Sam Houston High School getting ready to graduate. Today, she’s still in Arlington ISD, but now she’s a PE teaching assistant at Wimbish World Language Academy. And she has her sights set on becoming a teacher. Education isn’t just a career path…
Last week, we shared Arlington ISD’s legislative priority for school funding. This week, we’re posting the safety priority, and next week will be about academic growth. The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees adopted these three priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, which will likely have a big impact on public education. That’s because the…
The Arlington ISD Education Foundation honored its grant and award winners last night at its 2025 Dream Makers Banquet – and there were a bunch. In fact, the foundation recently awarded nearly $180,000 in grants to Arlington ISD teachers to empower them with the resources they need to bring innovative ideas to life in their…
Research aims to reduce gun violence She’s smart, passionate and ready to make a change. She’s Martin High School STEM Academy senior Maya Shah. This year, Shah earned recognition as a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar after submitting a 25-page research manuscript on gun violence prevention to the prestigious Society for Science competition. And…
Read the Board Brief from Feb. 20 school board meeting Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on February 20, 2025, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Lulu Segura, a sixth grader from Morton Elementary, started the meeting by leading the pledge of allegiance, and she did a great job.…
Sign up now for Career Exploration Camp 2025 Parents, if you’re looking for an unforgettable and exciting way for your rising seventh, eighth or ninth grader to explore potential career paths, Arlington ISD’s third annual Career Exploration Camp is the perfect opportunity! From July 14-17, students will gather at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career…
New record set four years in a row It’s a record again for the fourth year in a row. Last week, Arlington ISD celebrated 206 students who achieved either National Merit Semifinalist or College Board recognition this year. Last year, the number was 150. In all previous years, these student scholars were honored at school…
89th Texas Legislative Session opened last month Texas’ 89th legislative session could have a big impact on Arlington ISD. The Texas legislature allocates money for public schools, crafts legislation regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment, and establishes mandates for districts to follow. That’s why the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees issues a legislative agenda for each Texas…