Academics
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD celebrated a major milestone this week as students in the automotive technology program at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) were awarded scholarships through the Ford Cowboys Tech Scholarship program. The event marked the third and final year of a unique collaboration between Ford Motor Company, the Dallas Cowboys, and ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD.
When ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s FFA hosted its first-ever multi-contest Career Development Event this spring, it brought together not only students across the district, but generations of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD alumni. What began as a simple idea last spring turned into a major regional event thanks to partnerships with Cowtown Coliseum and Fort Worth Nature Center, led by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ High School FFA alumni.
Two seniors from Martin High School are officially on their way to becoming engineers after being selected as Amazon Future Engineer Scholars, one of the most competitive STEM scholarships in the country.Â
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD recently showcased its commitment to strong literacy instruction during the TXRL Showcase, bringing together educators, district leaders, and partners from across the region to highlight the impact of the district’s work. Hosted at Burgin Elementary, the showcase spotlighted a campus that has demonstrated notable student growth this school year while implementing the TXRL (Texas Reads Texas Leads) program. TXRL is…
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s Visiting International Teacher (VIT) program is closing its second year with remarkable momentum, thanks to a growing group of educators whose global perspectives are making a significant impact on students.
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…
February is CTE Month Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts how much winter is left, wasn’t the only one casting a shadow earlier this month on Groudhog Day. Eight ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD high school students spent the day following the shadows of hotel professionals. They were participating in Groundhog Job Shadow Day, a statewide initiative sponsored…
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD is celebrating a major academic achievement as 11 elementary schools and four junior high schools (in addition to four ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD high schools) have been named to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools Lists, placing them among the top 40% of public schools in Texas. The annual rankings evaluate schools based primarily on student performance…
Abigail Moore is interning with Caterpillar Abigail Moore, second in her senior class at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ High School, isn’t just an aspiring engineer and soon-to-be professional women’s baseball player. She’s also an intern with the world’s leading manufacturer of construction equipment, Caterpillar Inc. Moore’s path to a professional internship began with specialized coursework at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC). Reflecting on the impact of the program, Moore noted that the CTC provided her with a tailored…
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD invites the community to review and provide feedback recommendations on instructional materials that the district is considering for adoption starting in the upcoming school year. There are two upcoming opportunities: Career and Technical Education Instructional Materials Public Viewing The public can view the materials now online here or in person on Thursday, Jan. 22,…