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HEB ISD highlights arts participation, honors student holiday card winners
Summary
District visual and performing arts staff reported that VPA programs serve roughly 19,000 of about 23,000 students, cited studies on arts participation and academic outcomes, and recognized five holiday card winners including the overall card winner, Hayden Hernandez.
The Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford ISD visual and performing arts department presented a wide‑ranging update that tied arts participation to academic outcomes and outlined plans to expand opportunities across grade levels.
"My department currently serves over 19,000 of the 23,000 students in this district," the VPA presenter said, noting district metrics showing higher weighted GPA and daily attendance among arts participants. The presenter cited external studies — including College Board…
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