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Arlington ISD’s health sciences career pathway just became much more interesting thanks to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. The JET Grant The JET program provides grants to purchase and install equipment necessary for the development of career and technical education (CTE) courses or programs that lead to a license, certificate or…
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Career Exploration Camp a big hit Career Exploration Camp was the place to be for incoming Arlington ISD junior high students as the camp gave students hands-on experience in career paths such as culinary arts, interior design, arts, construction and much more. The Arlington ISD career and technical education department (CTE) partnered with the guidance…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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One-way dual language program launches this school year Arlington ISD’s new one-way dual language program has a name that might sound confusing to most parents. But here’s the most important thing to know about it. If you’re the parent of a Spanish-speaking or bilingual student going into pre-K, kindergarten or first grade, this is the…
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Breakfast with the Boss connects students with future opportunities More than 100 students from Lamar High School’s P-TECH incoming freshman class networked their way into the business world at the second annual P-TECH Breakfast with the Boss Wednesday morning. Lamar is entering its second year of the P-TECH program where students learn about business and…
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