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ELIGIBLE DISTRICTS, CHARTNER NETWORKS,&
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS
Nomination Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026
​Public school districts, public charter networks, and eligible private early childhood education providers are listed on this page for participation and representation in the Avidity Education Awards. Public and charter organizations reflect K–12 educational communities, while private early childhood providers include licensed Pre-K programs, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, and childcare-based education centers serving young learners. All listed organizations operate within the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding North Texas region and represent communities considered for nomination, recognition, and honors through this program.
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If you do not see your public school district, charter network, or private early childhood education provider listed and believe it should be included, please contact us to request consideration. Eligibility is limited to organizations located within the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Inclusion on this list does not guarantee nomination or award selection.​
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Eligible School Districts
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Allen Independent School District
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Arlington Independent School District
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Birdville Independent School District
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Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
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Cedar Hill Independent School District
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Crowley Independent School District
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Dallas Independent School District
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Denton Independent School District
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DeSoto Independent School District
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Duncanville Independent School District
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Ennis Independent School District
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Forney Independent School District
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Fort Worth Independent School District
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Frisco Independent School District
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Garland Independent School District
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Grand Prairie Independent School District
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Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District
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Irving Independent School District
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Keller Independent School District
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Lancaster Independent School District
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Lewisville Independent School District
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Little Elm Independent School District
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Mansfield Independent School District
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McKinney Independent School District
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Mesquite Independent School District
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Midlothian Independent School District
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Plano Independent School District
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Prosper Independent School District
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Richardson Independent School District
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Rockwall Independent School District
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Waxahachie Independent School District​​​
Eligible Charter Networks
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​​Harmony Public Schools - North Texas District
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International Leadership of Texas (Charter Network)
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KIPP Texas Public Schools – Dallas-Fort Worth Region
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Uplift Education (Charter Network)
Eligible Early Child Care Centers
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Betty-Lin Early Childhood Center
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Creative Steps Academy
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Dallas Darlings Daycare
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Dallas Daycare Academy
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East Dallas Developmental Center
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Katie's Little Angels Daycare
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La Petite Ecole
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Lighthouse Learning Center
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Little Einsteins Learning Center – Dallas
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My Small Wonders
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Small Miracles Academy - Richardson Campus
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Swiss Learning Center
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The Ivy League Child Development Center
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The Learning Experience – Dallas Frankford