Aldine ISD Named TAEA District of Distinction Award Winner

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Aldine ISD was one of 42 school districts in Texas named a 2020 District of Distinction Award winner by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). Aldine, and the other 41 school districts in Texas, received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all different learners.

TAEA is the leading advocate for the visual arts in the state. The organization has previously honored outstanding TAEA members for work in their classrooms and districts. This marked the second year that TAEA honors districts that meet rigorous criteria, as evidenced by data.

For the 2020 award, more than 1,000 districts were eligible to apply. Aldine and other school districts submitted documentation they met from the 12-point rubric over the 2019-20 school year. Aldine and 41 other school districts in Texas met the high standards and received the honor, indicating they are in the top 4 percent of the state’s districts.

“Aldine ISD has set a high standard for visual arts advocacy, integrated visual arts curriculum, encouraged creativity and community participation,” said Stacia Gower, chair of the Administration and Supervision Division of TAEA. “With the challenges educators faced this past school year, it is a true testament to their skill, dedication, and flexibility that the quality of their programs continued strong and comprehensive.”

The Texas Art Education Association named Aldine ISD a District of Distinction in 2019. Aldine was one of only 20 school districts in Texas to earn this honor.

The District of Distinction Award is a fairly new award created by the TAEA in 2019. Aldine ISD was one of 20 school districts in Texas named a District of Distinction Award winner following the 2018-19 school year. The Administration and Supervision division oversees the award program. The award honors school districts that are leading the way in the visual arts. The TAEA Administration and Supervision Division recognizes districts with outstanding leadership in promoting the arts in their district and community. TAEA wants to identify districts actively participating in areas such as VASE, Junior VASE, and TEAM as a few examples. The organization also looks at field experiences, community service, and community exhibitions, to name a few, as part of the award’s rigorous rubric.

TAEA is the largest state professional organization for art educators in the United States. It is the mission of TAEA to promote quality visual arts education through leadership, advocacy, service, and professional development.