Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is among 109 districts statewide to receive the 2025 District of Distinction Award from the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). This honor recognizes districts that provide a comprehensive education, integrate visual arts curriculum to foster creativity and social-emotional learning, and connect students to their communities and beyond.

"We are incredibly proud of our students and the teachers who support and encourage them," said CFBISD director of fine arts Mark Rohwer. "Being recognized as a TAEA District of Distinction proves that visual arts are an essential part of the student experience. The level of artistry on every CFB campus, every day, is simply amazing."

Now in its seventh year, the District of Distinction program is overseen by the Visual Art Administrators of Texas, a division of TAEA. It recognizes school districts that lead the way in visual arts education. The award identifies districts actively participating in programs such as VASE, Junior VASE and TEAM, among others. The program also considers field experiences, community service and community exhibitions.

More than 1,200 districts were eligible for the 2025 award, with each submitting documentation demonstrating adherence to a 14-point rubric throughout the 2024-25 school year. Only 109 districts met the high standards, placing CFBISD in the top 8% of art education districts in Texas.

"Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD has set a high standard for visual arts advocacy and student growth," said Visual Art Administrators of Texas chair Nealy Holley. "CFBISD's programs continue to provide strong and comprehensive visual art educational experiences for students."

CFBISD and the other distinguished districts will be honored at the TAEA Conference this fall.