COLLEGE STATION, Texas — College Station Independent School District (CSISD) received the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) 2023 District award on Nov. 17. This is the fourth year that the district has received this distinction at the TAEA fall conference.
The district was recognized for provided their students with a visual arts curriculum that inspires creativity and nurtures social-emotional learning.
For this year's award, over 1,200 districts were eligible to apply. Only 68 districts met the requirements to receive the distinction that indicates they are in the top 5.5% of art education in the state.
Through a Wednesday news release, CSISD Director of Fine Arts, Erik Eaks, said, "It’s a great honor to receive this award on behalf of our dedicated and passionate community of fine arts educators and students. This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence in fine arts education and serves as a testament to the creativity, innovation, and collaboration that defines our district. Together, we continue to cultivate a vibrant artistic culture that empowers every individual to explore, express, and excel in the world of visual arts.”
Through the same news release, Chair of the Visual Arts Administrators of Texas, Sandra Newton said, “College Station ISD has set a high standard for visual arts advocacy, integrated visual arts curriculum, encouraged creativity, community participation, and student growth. It is a true testament to your visual art educators’ skill, dedication, and flexibility that the quality of their programs continued to provide strong and comprehensive visual art educational experiences to students.”
