The Texas Education Agency announced today that A-F ratings would be paused for 2020-21 school year due to the ongoing disruptions associated with COVID-19. The STAAR test will proceed for the 2020-21 school year in order to provide critically important information about individual student learning that teachers and parents can use to help students … [Read more...]
STAAR Testing Continues, A-F District Ratings Paused
Explore the Entrepreneur In You with the “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Arlington ISD is excited to roll out the 15th annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest. For the first time ever, this contest is available online! So whether your student is an on-campus or at-home learner, they won't miss out on the opportunity to become the next great … [Read more...]
Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week With UTA’s Free Virtual Events
The University of Texas at Arlington is celebrating the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem within our community this Global Entrepreneurship Week. UTA has joined forces with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Fort Worth to host StartUp Con. StartUp Con is a series of free virtual events to inspire and support future and current … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber’s Latino Business Group Celebrates Día De Los Muertos
For the first time, the Latino Business Group, in partnership with the Dan Dipert Career & Technology Center, brought the community together to celebrate Día de los Muertos. The Latino Business Group invited people from all backgrounds to connect and learn more about the Latino/Latinx community's rich culture. This exciting virtual happy hour … [Read more...]
Interim President Teik Lim Discusses UTA’s Milestones Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic At State Of The University
2020 has brought unprecedented milestones and challenges to the University of Texas at Arlington. Students are continuing to passionately pursue their education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and UTA has adapted to continue to provide them all with a quality education. Interim President Teik Lim discussed the University’s COVID-19 response among … [Read more...]
Workforce Solutions For Tarrant County To Host Virtual Statewide Job Fair
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is hosting the 9th annual Hiring Red, White and You Job Fair on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Due to the high volume of employers, the event has been extended. Attendees can participate beginning November 5 at 10:00 am until November 9 at 5:00 pm. This virtual statewide event is meant to connect Texas Veterans, … [Read more...]