News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Outstanding Texas Students Develop Leadership Skills Through Lone Star Leadership Academy Keller, Texas – Education in Action is proud to recognize 710 outstanding Texas students who participated in the 2026 Lone Star Leadership Academies, weeklong, overnight leadership programs that help students build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and explore Texas history, government, culture, and careers....
Texas School of the Arts Becoming a Campus of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts School District in 2026-2027 As part of an exciting new chapter, Texas School of the Arts (TeSA) will transition to become a campus within the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) school district. This transition allows us to expand...
Fort Worth, TX – [October 7, 2025] — This year marks the 80th anniversary of the internationally renowned Texas Boys Choir (TBC), honoring eight decades of transforming young artists, education, and choral achievements. TBC plans to commemorate its legacy with a full calendar of concerts and extraordinary events that begin this fall. The choir is...
In effect, September 1, and in alignment with Senate Bill 12 and the Texas Center for Arts + Academics (TCA+A) Parental Engagement Policy, all inquiries directed to TeSA and FWAFA leadership, as well as the TCA+A executive leadership or the Board of Directors, should be submitted through the appropriate email addresses listed below: TeSA Leadership...
[Fort Worth, TX] [Aug. 12, 2025] -Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) will present a production of Disney’s Newsies, Jr. as part of the second annual Disney on Broadway School of Excellence Program, a partnership of the Educational Theatre Foundation, Disney Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International. The school’s production, featuring FWAFA students led by...
FORT WORTH, TX – Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a recipient of the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Visual Arts Award, a prestigious recognition celebrating exceptional commitment to visual arts education across the state. This is the third consecutive year that FWAFA...
Fort Worth, TX – August 12, 2025– Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) has earned the Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education Award. This program recognizes and honors school districts that provide theatre programs with the resources to achieve above standard, as rooted in the Educational Theatre Association’s Opportunity to Learn Standards, Texas...
We are proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Amber Ledbetter as the new Principal of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA). With over a decade of experience in education, Ms. Ledbetter brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of academic leadership and arts integration which align perfectly with our school’s...
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 13, 2025) – In April, Texas Boys Choir (TBC) traveled to the Hawaiian Islands for their annual spring tour. Texas Boys Choir is a GRAMMY award-winning boy choir. Established in 1946, they continue to make Texas proud today, performing and touring globally for popes, kings, and other dignitaries. This spring, TBC visited the fiftieth state to perform, learn, and immerse themselves in a new culture. Each touring trip offers professional travel experience, collaboration...
