Northwest ISD has been named a 2024 District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), an honor given to districts with a well-rounded education that advocates for and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond.
Only 94 districts across Texas received recognition from more than 1,200 eligible, indicating NISD is among the top five percent in the state. The district will be honored at the TAEA Administration & Supervision Division meeting and General Session during the TAEA Fall Conference General Assembly on Friday, November 15, 2024
Northwest ISD’s visual arts program engages learners of all ages in art education. The district’s students are taught by certified art educators at each grade level. All Texas schools are required to teach art, but Northwest ISD makes it a priority.
TAEA, the leading advocate for visual arts in the state, asked districts to submit documentation showing they met criteria from a 14-point rubric including areas such as VASE participation, community service, visual arts advocacy, collaboration with other disciplines and more. This is the fifth year that TAEA is honoring districts that meet rigorous criteria as evidenced from data.
NISD’s visual arts program made news throughout the 2023-2024 school year with high school state VASE participants, junior VASE platinum winners, encouragement from famous artists, the NISD Art Show, campus art showcases and much more.
