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Reading is Fundamental played a key role in the literacy programming at Metz Elementary School. This 1998 video shows entertaining literacy programming at Metz in the form of Reading is Fundamental Day.

The image depicts an actor, Taylor Kitsch visiting Metz Elementary School as part of a "Friday Night Lights" event for Read Across America literacy programming at the school. An excerpt image from the second Don Bos Metz history binder.

Digital photo of the Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center located in East Austin

This article details the history of failed desegregation in Austin (spanning from 1928 to 1987) and how the domino effects of that event led to AISD's decision to shut down underenrolled schools in 2019.

This article was written by the National Hispanic Journal reporting on bilingual education initiatives at Metz Elementary. It includes an interview with Jose Flores.
Murray, Melissa. “Metz Article in National Hispanic Journal: Bilingual Education…

Photos of families and Metz teachers having fun at the PTA-hosted Breakfast with Santa event

Here, we see the fun activities at Metz Elementary School. Watch the teachers at Metz Elementary School show off their talents in the 2001 Teacher Talent Show!

Metz Mini Doc 09 - This video shows children being shown safety precautions about their school and teachers sharing stories about the historical suppression of Spanish in public education. Children speak to architect Ben Heimsath.

The events held at Metz Elementary exemplified the efforts of the community to provide the best experiences for their students. This festival held at Metz provided a space for students from across the county to display their musical talents. Here is…