Allen Voices

Latest Episodes:

School Namesakes Apr 15, 2021

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Allen ISD has a long-standing tradition of naming schools after local community members who have contributed to the educational history of the district. In this episode, we talk with three of those namesakes, as well as our School Board President, and learn first-hand what it feels like to have a school named after you.

Special thanks to guests:

Amy Gnadt, Allen ISD Board of Trustees (President)

Dr. Jenny Preston (Preston Elementary namesake)

Mrs. Lois Lindsey (Lindsey Elementary namesake)

Dr. E.T. Boon (Boon Elementary namesake)

What does it take to be a Well Rounded student? Mar 15, 2021

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In Allen ISD, it's important to us that our students leave us well rounded, and prepared for their future. In this episode, we talk with three guests from Allen High School about what it takes to be a well-rounded student.

Love Week 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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This year is the 40th anniversary of Allen ISD's LOVE week. Join us to learn about the history and creation of this incredible event, and find out how you can be a part of Love Week 2021. Proceeds benefit ACO

Ford Middle School Mustang Outpost Jan 15, 2021

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Through tough times, we have found a lot of creativity in serving others. For this month’s episode we are highlighting Ford Middle School and the Mustang Outpost.

Social Emotional Learning Nov 15, 2020

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is not just an initiative, but rather, a movement in education. In this episode Cheryl Loving, Director of Counseling, Dr. Jennifer Fuller from Allen High School and Karen Hunnicut from Allen High School talk about the steps that the district is taking to make sure that we are educating the whole child in Allen ISD.

Allen ISD STEAM center Oct 15, 2020

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Data shows us that students learn best when they can be creative and stretch their minds. Students need to move around, to think out of the box and to understand that learning doesn’t just happen in a regular classroom, but that real-life experiences touch any number of subjects, and that these learning opportunities often work in tandem with each other.

In Allen ISD we have a state of the art combination of an outdoor learning environment, a CTE space and a dedicated facility for STEM and STEAM learning called the Allen STEAM Center.

2020 Bond Election Sep 15, 2020

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There's a Bond Election on the ballot for the November 2020 election. Three guests - Community Member Bob Acker, School Board President Amy Gnadt, and Superintendent Robin Bullock, break down what the bond includes, how it came to be on the ballot in November, and how Allen ISD community members can become informed.

Foundation for Allen Schools Aug 15, 2020

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Created from a nest egg left in a will to Allen ISD by two Allen ISD alumni, the Foundation for Allen Schools continues to give back to students, and teachers year after year.

Career and Technical Education Jul 15, 2020

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To graduate from a Texas Public School, a High School Senior needs 22 credits. There are multiple degree plans offered, and several of them require some level of college preparedness. Allen High School excels with the programs offered through CTE.

Join Allen Voices in its premiere episode as we share the stories of AISD student success through Career and Technical Education.

Allen Voices Trailer Jun 15, 2020

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Welcome to Allen Voices! Every month Allen ISD, in Allen, Texas will be bringing you the stories of our district, our students and our community.