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CFISD named Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education
For the third consecutive year, CFISD has earned the Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education Award. The award recognizes and honors school districts that provide theatre programs with resources to achieve above standard ratings, as rooted in the Educational Theatre Association’s Opportunity to Learn Standards, Texas Theatre Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Fine Arts and support of International Thespian Society Troupe involvement.
To qualify for the prestigious award, CFISD answered detailed questions about curriculum, scheduling standards, class sizes, facilities, theatre safety, technical equipment, production elements, overall support for the theatre program and Thespian troupe involvement. Responses were verified and reviewed by Texas Theatre Education specialists.
“The theatre teaching staff here in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD continues to inspire and train students to perform at the highest level. These master teachers are the catalyst for students to explore their passion for the stage,” said John Morrison, director of fine arts. “We also continue to recognize that our CFISD community values the importance of a well-rounded education that includes the arts.”
Texas Thespians, an affiliate chapter of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), is the largest chapter in the nation. With more than 600 troupes, Texas Thespians represents more than 16,000 middle school and high school students. Texas Thespians offers educational festivals, workshops and competitions for students, as well as conferences and professional development for teachers and administrators.
Source: CFISD
