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Burgin Elementary hosts TXRL Literacy Showcase Arlington ISD schools making big strides in literacy with TXRL
Arlington ISD recently showcased its commitment to strong literacy instruction during the TXRL Showcase, bringing together educators, district leaders, and partners from across the region to highlight the impact of the district’s work. Hosted at Burgin Elementary, the showcase spotlighted a campus that has demonstrated notable student growth this school year while implementing the TXRL (Texas Reads Texas Leads) program. TXRL is…
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…
Focus on Finding Purpose
Recently, I had the opportunity to listen to a keynote address where the audience was filled with men and women from different walks of life,…