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Arlington ISD Proposes Future Use of Blanton Elementary
At the Arlington ISD Board meeting last night, trustees discussed a plan to potentially close Blanton Elementary at the end of this school year and repurpose a portion of the building in the future. No decision was made by trustees during Thursday’s meeting. This discussion was guided by our District Values and Beliefs, specifically our…
Give the Gift of Learning
When I was a kid, I didn’t like to read. It wasn’t that I couldn’t read, I just didn’t enjoy it. I distinctly remember being…
Choice Builds Satisfaction
John Spencer and A.J. Juliani, authors of Empower, say, “Students continue to fall into the same trap year after year with traditional schooling. They rarely…
Voters approve $966 million bond proposal 2019 Bond designed to improve facilities, provide access and equity
Nov. 5, 2019 – Voters approved the Arlington ISD’s $966 million bond proposal on Nov. 5, 2019. “On behalf of the Arlington ISD, I want…
Be a Maker Instead of Only a Learner
As a young boy growing up in Southern California, I was always interested in other people and cultures. I would spend hours learning about distant…
The Truth About Empowering Ownership
Let me tell you the story of a young boy named Louis. Louis grew up in a small French village outside of Paris in the…
Empower Your Students
I love to read. Recently, I saw a post on social media that shared how you can spot a person who loves books. It made…