EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) – The Socorro Independent School District’s (SISD) Fine Arts department has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 District of Distinction Award from the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) for the fourth consecutive year, the district announced in a news release.
SISD is among the top 5.5 percent of districts in the state to earn the recognition this year, according to the news release.
The districts were honored for providing a “well-rounded education that advocates and integrates a visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social-emotional learning that connects learners to their community and beyond.”
“SISD is all into providing our students with a comprehensive education, including exceptional opportunities in the fine arts,” SISD Interim Superintendent James P. Vasquez said. “Our students continually achieve high marks at the regional and state level, thanks to the unwavering commitment of our exceptional teachers to deliver the best fine arts education for our students.”