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Career and technical education is fashion forward at Lamar High School Hanani Owekha brings the world of fashion into the classroom
Hip hop, Prada, and fashion all have one thing in common: Lamar High School fashion design teacher Hanani Owekha. Owekha’s career in fashion design is deeply rooted in his love for singing and R&B, as well as his passion for showcasing his art in multiple ways. His career and technical education journey began when he was a…
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Mariachi Alegre kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month Music welcomes students to school at Wimbish World Language Academy
Mariachi Alegre features Wimbish teacher on trumpet You don’t drag into school on a Monday morning when there’s a mariachi band serenading you at the…
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New Martin High School band hall under construction Renovations for choir and orchestra completed over the summer
Orchestra will take over old band hall The construction noise at Martin High School sounds like music. At least to some. That’s because the addition…
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Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza returns to UTA’s Maverick Stadium Marching band event is Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is free The Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is returning to UT Arlington’s Maverick Stadium for the first time since 2019. Plus,…
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Chronic absence from school wrecks learning Just a few absences a month can have major negative consequences
Chronic absence is missing 10% of school Why does school attendance matter so much? Because the opposite – being absent – wrecks learning. That’s why…
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Fifth graders break ground on new Short Elementary garden 10-week program empowers students and families to grow own fruits and veggies
Short Elementary garden part of the Eat Well Feel Well program It’s true – if you eat well, you feel well. That’s why Short Elementary…
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Student BBQ team prepares for state meet in episode five CTC's Smokin' Ferrets featured in reality TV series 'BBQ High'
BBQ team has one last practice Spoiler alert! We’re giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring Arlington ISD’s competitive BBQ…
