Texas School Business magazine recently announced that Coppell ISD's School of Engineering is one of 12 initiatives to be honored in the magazine's third annual Bragging Rights special issue. Bragging Rights recognizes school districts that have implemented programs that are bettering the lives of students, schools and communities.

“We were impressed by Coppell ISD's robust program, which is proving to be wildly popular among the students,” says Texas School Business Editor Katie Ford. “Coppell ISD's School of Engineering is a model program, and we're proud to highlight it as an example of excellence in Texas public education.”

For more information see these articles:

• Coppell Gazette article
• Texas School Business article

On March 8, 2009, an Engineering Expo held at Coppell High School aimed to increase the number of college students pursuing a degree in engineering. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has the story. Check out the video below.

On March 5, 2009, Fiona, Evan, Chip, Tim, and Dan of the Fox 4 Good Day show, test their skills on home-made hovercrafts designed and built by Coppell High School engineering students. Who wins the race? Check out the video below.

Here is an article posted at the National Math and Science Initiative website about the Engineering Expo.