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Art Teacher Wins National STEAM Award | Lexington News
Leonardo Jaramillo-Jones, a visual arts teacher at Lexington Middle School, just won the prestigious 2026 Distinguished Specialist Award from the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM — one of just four educators honored nationally. Starting as a Spanish teacher in 2024, he’s now redefining arts education by blending creativity with core subjects, showcasing how arts-integrated learning boosts student engagement and academic growth. His win highlights the school’s bold push to expand arts programs and reflects a nationwide movement to fuse creativity with STEM — proving that innovative…
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