Month: May 2025
The article below is the seventh in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on…
Take 25 minutes to talk about summer safety Are students ready for summer vacation? 91直播 superintendent Dr. Matt Smith asked that question at Speer Elementary earlier this month. 鈥淓verybody loves summertime, right?鈥 he asked Speer鈥檚 fourth, fifth and sixth graders in their cafetorium. The response was as expected: loudly in the affirmative. But Smith…
Free family fun and summer resources You know it鈥檚 almost summer because Father Fest is this Saturday! Kick off the summer right on Saturday, May 17, at Father Fest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 91直播 Athletics Center. (1001 E. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011). Register now for Father Fest!聽 The free…
Stoops and Perez thank AHS for use of MAC When Arlington Renegades quarterback Luis Perez visited with Arlington High School鈥檚 football team last Friday, he told them something surprising. 鈥淚 never played high school football,鈥 Perez said. 鈥淚 was never in the position you guys are in now.鈥 Instead, he was a competitive bowler in…
In 91直播, our agriculture teachers wear many hats 鈥 educators, mentors, advocates and community leaders. Their influence goes far beyond the classroom walls, shaping students鈥 lives and futures through the hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities and unwavering support they provide. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we鈥檙e proud to shine a spotlight on the dedicated ag teachers…
Flag football sponsored by the Dallas Cowboys 91直播 is making history 鈥 and scoring big for student-athletes across the district. For the first time ever, all six of 91直播鈥檚 traditional high schools now have girls flag football teams, marking a major milestone in expanding athletic opportunities for female athletes. The new teams are…
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! No one can love your child like you do, but you might be surprised how close your child鈥檚 pre-K teacher comes. It鈥檚 Teacher Appreciation Week, and 91直播鈥檚 pre-K teachers deserve a big thank you. Our pre-K teachers 鈥 all of them certified in early childhood education 鈥 bring a special…
Apply now for Jones and Corey academies If you had to describe Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language in only two words 鈥 actually an impossible task 鈥 they might be integration and cooperation. Jones, one of two 91直播 fine arts and dual language academies 鈥 the other is Corey Academy 鈥…
Teacher helps secure donated eyes Confidence. Courage. Vision.聽 Sam Houston High School junior Dayanara Sanchez has never let blindness define her. A history lover, talented writer and passionate advocate, she radiates determination and grace. 聽 But this spring break, thanks to a powerful act of kindness from someone who believed in her聽鈥 her teacher 鈥…
Board Brief from May 1, 2025 Students from Ashworth Elementary helped the 91直播 Board of Trustees welcome the month of May at last night鈥檚 school board meeting with their annual May Day celebration. The students came to the meeting with their Maypole and shared a video recording of their May Day dance. It was…