The Digital Academy of Texas has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education, becoming the seventh school in Texarkana Independent School District to earn the prestigious designation.
The certification recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional success in implementing The Leader in Me framework, which focuses on leadership development, positive school culture, and academic excellence through a comprehensive transformation process.
“Earning Lighthouse Certification reflects the hard work and commitment of our staff, the leadership of our students, and the support of our families,” said Megan Goldsmith, Principal of Digital Academy of Texas. “We are proud to create a learning environment that empowers students to lead, take ownership of their learning, and reach their full potential.”
Digital Academy of Texas joins six other Texarkana ISD schools that have achieved Lighthouse status: Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary, Nash Elementary, Parks Elementary, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center, Waggoner Creek Elementary, and Wake Village Elementary.
As part of the recognition, the school received a Lighthouse Review Report, certification maintenance documentation, and an official seal for its website and district communications. A commemorative banner will be delivered in the coming weeks.
The school will begin recertification efforts with its first milestone scheduled for the 2027–2028 school year. FranklinCovey Education will feature the school’s achievement on theleaderinme.org.
Leader in Me is an evidence-based school improvement model developed by FranklinCovey Education that equips students with leadership and life skills.