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More than a year ago, First Lady Michelle Obama initiated the “Let’s Move” campaign to inspire Americans of all ages to get off the couch and get moving. Since then, the initiative has been catching on city by city, and Arlington is no exception. In fact, Mayor Robert Cluck is encouraging residents to take part in the [...]
Last weekend was “Garden Installation Day” for the folks at Foster Elementary, the fifth Arlington school to partner with REAL School Gardens of Fort Worth. RSG is a non-profit bringing outdoor learning classrooms to local elementary campuses, particularly those who serve underprivileged children. For some of these kids, an on-site learning garden is the only [...]
The Arlington Public Library believes it’s never too early to start reading to your child, so it has created the “My First Library Card” program for newborns and children up to 3 years of age. Available at all Arlington Public Library branches now through August 2011, the program aims to help parents develop important early [...]
Multi-task during dinner this evening by eating at any Chipotle restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You’ll be supporting the REAL School Gardens’ “Cause An Effect” fundraiser, and enjoying a delicious burrito at the same time! When: Wednesday, March 9th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Where: Any Chipotle restaurant in DFW. REAL School Gardens supports learning gardens [...]
Not doing anything this Saturday? Curious to know where and how our children’s education and urban gardening intersect? Then come to the Arlington Convention Center to hear insightful stories and ideas regarding the Texas Strategic Plan for Children and Nature. Scott Feille, the Program Director for REAL School Gardens, will discuss “Turning Learning Inside Out” [...]
Last summer I came across an opportunity to read to young kids twice a week. I had been wanting to get more involved in volunteer-type activities, and this seemed like a great way to begin. So each Monday and Wednesday for six weeks, I spent an hour reading with a young African girl who lives and attends school here in Arlington. The experience left me with a better understanding of
Getting high school students motivated to rise early and get to school on time is never easy. But the Arlington school district is implementing a new reward system to drive students toward perfect attendance – the opportunity to win a new BMW Coupe.
The cherry-red Coupe, donated by Moritz BMW of North Arlington, is the brainchild of a campaign coordinated by the school district
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