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

On August 31, 2021, Senate Bill 15 was passes by the Texas Legislature. The bill provides funding mechanisms for Virtual Learning. While we await final approval from the Governor, TCA+A is setting the stage for its virtual campus. Assuming the bill is signed into law in the coming days, what follows is the blueprint for...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