ESSER II and ESSER III In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Department of Education has released three grants for which local education agencies (LEAs) can apply through the Texas Education Agency (TEA). These grants, known as ESSER I, ESSER II, and ESSER III, were authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...Read More

ESSER II and ESSER III In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Department of Education has released three grants for which local education agencies (LEAs) can apply through the Texas Education Agency (TEA). These grants, known as ESSER I, ESSER II, and ESSER III, were authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...Read More

October 1, 2021 Each academic year, the generosity of our faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, guardians, alumni, and friends helps us add robust and diverse opportunities for over 1,200 students that simply wouldn’t be possible if we relied solely on state funding. Your gifts help TCA+A cover costs accrued throughout the year and provide the means...Read More

FORT WORTH, TX, September 23, 2021 – We are proud to announce that Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) has received GreatSchools.org’s inaugural College Success Award – Gold! As a recipient of the College Success Award in 2019, 2020, and 2021, our school received the first-ever College Success Award – Gold distinction for our...Read More

Monday, August 16, 2021, Fort Worth, TX – Texas Center for Arts + Academics (TCA+A) is excited to announce Dr. Amy Prickett as Director of Choral Operations. Dr. Prickett has been part of the TCA+A family since 2018. She started as a part-time voice teacher and substitute in Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts’ music...Read More

Texas School of the Arts intends to apply for federal grant funding for the 2021-2022 school year for the following grant programs:•Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)•Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)•2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Federal Grant Application•2020-2022 CRRSA ESSER II Federal Grant Application Texas School of the Arts is seeking input from stakeholders as we...Read More

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts intends to apply for federal grant funding for the 2021-2022 school year for the following grant programs:•Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)•Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)•2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Federal Grant Application•2020-2022 CRRSA ESSER II Federal Grant Application The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is seeking input from...Read More

Thursday, July 1, 2021, Fort Worth, TX – Texas Center for Arts + Academics (TCA+A) announced on Thursday afternoon the hiring of Anika Perkins as the new Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Superintendent. Perkins will serve as the lead academics executive for both Texas School of the Arts (TeSA) and Fort Worth Academy of Fine...Read More

On June 17, 2021, Texas Center for Arts + Academics President/CEO, Paul Gravley announced that all students will return to in-person instruction this fall. Mr. Gravley’s official letter is attached below.Read More

Know any young aspiring playwrights? Once again, there’s an opportunity for motivated high school playwrights to present their plays in front of a live audience, outside of a school auditorium.  Circle Theatre is back for its 25th year with its High School Playwriting Project. The project was started by Rose Pearson, one of the founders of Circle...Read More