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Arlington ISD’s pre-K and kindergarten teachers get ready to rock

August 11, 2023
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Pre-K and kindergarten teachers unite Arlington ISD’s pre-K and kindergarten teachers are ready to rock and roll. With the start of the new school year just days away, they gathered together this week for a conference full of professional learning and motivation to ensure a great beginning to the new school year. But this conference…

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5 tips for surviving the first day of pre-K or kindergarten

August 10, 2023
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Be prepared for the first day Sending your littlest learner to the first day of school is a milestone like no other. Whether it’s their first day in pre-K or they’re starting kindergarten, sending your baby off can seem scary and unpredictable. But you and your child are in good hands in the Arlington ISD.…

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Arlington ISD built innovative pre-K curriculum in-house

August 3, 2023
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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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Pre-K students become real scientists

July 26, 2023
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Pre-K students love wearing safety goggles In Arlington ISD’s pre-K, 4-year-olds are real scientists. “They especially like it when they wear safety goggles,” said Vicky Miller, a pre-K teacher at Dunn Elementary. “They really feel like scientists then.” They feel like it because it’s true. Last year, Arlington ISD introduced a new innovative pre-K 4…

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Pre-K Palooza 2023

Pre-K Palooza helps kids get registered for pre-K

July 20, 2023
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Free backpacks and fun “I’m nervous, Mommy,” whispered a 4-year-old girl getting ready to start pre-K at Ashworth Elementary School. She was standing in line with her mother at Arlington ISD’s annual Pre-K Palooza waiting for assistance with pre-K registration. The Palooza’s free backpacks, free books, dance music and fun games hadn’t convinced her yet…

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Berry students graduate as first class from universal pre-K

Arlington ISD’s first year of universal pre-K makes big impact

June 22, 2023
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Universal pre-K welcomes all 4-year-olds When Berry Elementary School’s pre-K 4 students made their way across the graduation stage last month, it marked the end of the first year of universal pre-K in Arlington ISD. “In Arlington ISD we believe that each child deserves access to high-quality education,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD director…

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Arlington ISD pre-K teachers win Crystal Apple Awards

May 22, 2023
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Crystal Apple Awards Child Care Associates honored several Arlington ISD pre-K 3 teachers this month with Crystal Apple Awards. The Crystal Apple Award is CCA’s equivalent to the teacher of the year. CCA is one of the largest child development nonprofits in North Texas and has served more than half a million young children in…

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