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Play fosters curiosity and exploration Lots of playtime probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think about going to school. But for Arlington ISD’s pre-K students, purposeful play is a big part of every day. “Sometimes, when people hear the word play, they think it’s a bad word, that students are unsupervised, running around,…
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‘It was surreal’ Dunn Elementary fifth-grade teacher Audrey Simmons had a great story to tell her students when classes resumed at Dunn Tuesday morning. Simmons was supposed to be on the field for Monday’s Texas Rangers home opener representing teachers as frontline workers. But when the original plan for the ceremonial first pitch changed Monday…
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Pre-K registration open now Arlington ISD’s pre-K teachers are excited about next school year! There are lots of reasons for their excitement, but one of them is that pre-K for four-year-olds in the Arlington ISD went from half-day to full-day last year for the first time. Full-day pre-K is a game changer for the district’s…
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Hale Elementary teacher comes home to teach Lacy Gregory wasn’t even sure she wanted to be a teacher when she was deciding on a career. Now she can’t imagine doing anything else. “I always say that teaching found me,” Gregory said. “I was actually interested in a career in school counseling. I got a job…
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World-class instruments and amazing technology The Arlington ISD’s new Center for Visual and Performing Arts was filled with the sounds of two professional Steinway pianists today as they played a rousing duet, four hands masterfully flying across the keyboard. But the pianists weren’t at the CVPA. They were in New York, and a screen showed…
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Workshops to help families get ready for summer The Arlington ISD’s Family Expo and Resource Fair is back for 2021. And it’s going to be accessible for everyone as this year’s event is going virtual. The free expo, which is set for April 16-17, is family focused and will have activities for all ages. Families…
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Fire truck tour is highlight for most students Nothing beats a fire truck tour. That was clearly evident when Arlington ISD fire academy students recently put on assemblies about fire safety for students in kindergarten through third grade. The assemblies at Burgin and Rankin elementary schools were made possible thanks to a generous grant from…
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Winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge Being a student at the STEM Academy opened up more than just a new world in education for Michelle Nguyen. Attending the school on the Martin High School campus also served as the inspiration for an award-winning app designed by the 16-year-old junior. The light-bulb moment was born…
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Counselors build lasting relationships The College Board recently recognized two Arlington ISD high school counselors for their dedication to students. Meggan Horne, lead counselor at Arlington High School, and Susan Kingen, lead counselor at Martin High School, were nominated by colleagues for the College Board Counselor Recognition program. Both are known for the resolute support…
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Outreach will include home visits The Arlington ISD is working hard to ensure that all students are provided the best educational opportunities during a challenging 2020-21 school year. The district is launching Operation Reconnect to connect and engage with absent or disconnected students from school. Like most large districts, attendance is down this school year…
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