Pine Tree ISD -

Only the top 8 percent of districts in the state, including Pine Tree ISD, earned the honor
this year.

The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 109 winners of the 2025 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Pine Tree ISD. The districts received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond.

TAEA is the leading advocate for the visual arts in the state. The organization has previously
honored outstanding TAEA members for work in their classrooms and districts. This is the
seventh year that TAEA is honoring districts that meet rigorous criteria as evidenced from

For the 2025 award, over 1,200 districts were eligible to apply. Each district submitted
documentation they met from the 14-point rubric over the 2024-2025 school year. Only 109
districts met the high standard and will receive the outstanding honor indicating they are in
the top 8 percent in art education of districts in the state.