Only the top 5 percent of districts in the state, including Chisum ISD, earned the honor this year.
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 59 winners of the 2022 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Chisum ISD. The districts received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond.
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 is the fourth year that TAEA is honoring districts that meet rigorous criteria as evidenced from data. For the 2022 award, over 1,200 districts were eligible to apply. Each district submitted documentation they met from the 14-point rubric over the 2021-2022 school year. Only 59 districts met the high standard and will receive the outstanding honor indicating they are in the top 4 percent in art education of districts in the state.
“We are a small district compared to most winners so I thank TAEA for valuing the work we do at Chisum. This is the culmination of one whole year of competitions, field trips, interdisciplinary collaborations, exhibitions, community service, and advocating for visual art in every way possible. I believe our program exceeded the criteria, and that is a direct reflection of the many dedicated art students and supportive administrators I am so proud to work with,” said Mario Munguia Jr, Chisum art teacher.
Fifty-nine districts, including Chisum ISD will be honored at the TAEA Administration Supervision Division meeting and General Session during the TAEA Fall Conference General Assembly on Friday, Nov. 10, 2022.
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