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What is a Day in pre-K Like in Arlington ISD?

March 9, 2022
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What is a day in Arlington ISD pre-K like? “It’s fun learning,” said Jennifer Pettiford, McNutt Elementary School pre-K teacher. “When they come to a pre-K class, they’re going to be doing interactive learning. That means hands-on.” It’s a full day of learning through an innovative, play-based curriculum. “It’s play-based to initiate creativity and exploration…

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Scholarships now offered for pre-K students

New scholarships expands access to free pre-K

April 8, 2021
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Full scholarships for pre-K 4 students There are already several ways for students to qualify for free pre-K in the Arlington ISD.  That list is growing for the 2021-22 school year as the Arlington ISD will offer scholarships to families who don’t otherwise qualify for free 4-year-old pre-K.  “This is a big initiative for us,” said Arlington ISD superintendent Dr.…

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National Hispanic Heritage Month with Dr. Jackeline Orsini

Arlington ISD Spotlights Dr. Jackeline Orsini’s Hispanic Heritage

October 8, 2020
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Dr. Orsini hails from Puerto Rico During National Hispanic Heritage Month the Arlington ISD is spotlighting several staff members about their Hispanic Heritage. Today we’re talking with Dr. Jackeline Orsini, our director of early childhood learning. 〉What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? It’s about celebrating my culture, being proud of my roots and…

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Pre-K Classes are Open in the Arlington ISD

September 30, 2020
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It’s not too late to start Pre-K! Whether you haven’t enrolled your three- or four-year-old yet or you registered over the summer but decided not to start school in August, you are welcome and encouraged to start now. We have two great options: in-person Pre-K or virtual Pre-K. 1. In-person Pre-K In person Pre-K started…

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New Partnership Enhances AISD Community-Based Pre-K

July 2, 2020
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Community-Based Pre-K Expands Partnerships Across the Arlington ISD Arlington ISD’s new community-based Pre-K partnership is a win for everyone. While community-based Pre-K isn’t new in the district, a new three-way partnership among Arlington ISD, Child Care Associates and local child-care centers is not only keeping the program going, but it’s also ensuring the program continues…

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Head Start Pre-K PLUS

Arlington ISD Announces New Head Start Pre-K Program

May 29, 2020
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Arlington ISD Head Start Pre-K PLUS Program Expands Opportunities For Students Arlington ISD is excited to announce a new partnership with Child Care Associates to establish the first Arlington ISD Head Start Pre-K PLUS program at an Arlington ISD campus. This new program will bring the district’s outstanding Pre-K programming to even more of the…

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Purposeful Play Fosters Learning In Pre-K

May 15, 2020
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Purposeful Play Builds Educational Foundation 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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Pre-K Teachers Share Advantages Of Full-Day Pre-K

May 7, 2020
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Arlington ISD Teachers Share The Advantages Of Free Full-Day Pre-K Pre-K will be full-day for all 4-year-olds next school year in the Arlington ISD for the first time. That’s exciting news for Pre-K teachers because they know how much the extended school day will help the district’s youngest learners. “Extending our academic program for 4-year-old…

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Pre-K Spirit

Pre-K Spirit Provides A Big Lift For Community

May 1, 2020
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Rankin Elementary Pre-K Student’s Fight Against Cancer One of the smallest pre-K students in the Rankin Elementary community has provided the biggest of lift of spirit during the pandemic that closed schools for the remainder of the school year. Eliana Cardenas, a Pre-K student who had her year cut short last September because of a…

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