Committed to academic, athletic and fine arts excellence, Garland ISD often receives recognition. But it is a new program earning the district bragging rights across Texas. The GRS Giving Place was recently featured in Texas School Business magazine’s Eighth Annual Bragging Rights 2014-15 special issue.
The periodical spotlights 12 districts that have implemented innovative programs which improve the lives of students, school and the community.
“We had close to 100 nominations this year, and all of them deserve bragging rights,” Texas School Business Editorial Director Katie Ford says. “We hope the 12 stories we singled out and chose to share will inspire other districts into action. Our mission at Texas School Business is to report on the good things happening in our public schools, and I can tell you with certainty that I am never short on stories.”
The GRS Giving Place opened in March to supply standardized dress, hygiene and other household items to GISD families in need. Since the start of 2014-15, more than 142 students have been served.