Math Engineering Technology Science Academy (METSA) in Carrolton, Texas (near Dallas) opened in 2007 with grade 9 and will have its first graduating class in May, 2011. The school is recognized by the Texas High School Project as one of the exemplary T-STEM academies in Texas and is recognized by the New Technology Foundation as a 21st Century School.
In the Spotlight: METSA, from the Texas High School Project
About
- Math Engineering Technology Science Academy (METSA) Website
- Texas High School Project Spotlight
- Newsletters
- Study Tours
- Sample Student Portfolios: Cindy Arteaga, Paul Mata
Articles
- Profile Page by Texas High School Project
- Texas high schools add engineering classes in bid to boost math, science education, By Katherine Leal Unmuth, The Dallas Morning News, September 7, 2009
- Texas Gov. Rick Perry praises Carrollton's R.L. Turner High School, By Matt Peterson, The Dallas Morning News, July 30, 2009
- Gov. Perry: Texas is Preparing Young Texans to Compete in the Global Marketplace, Story and Video at METSA and R. L. Turner HS, July 29, 2009
Videos
- Metsa Then and Now. Profiles of Seniors in Metsa's first graduating class.
- Metsa Youtube Video Channel. Includes many videos of students at work at METSA.
- Texas High School Project Spotlight, January, 2008: (Article and Video)
- "The Road Ahead" -- Video from METSA (scroll down to METSA)
Research
- Data at 3 Texas New Tech High Schools, 2006-2009 (PowerPoint Slides): METSA (Carrolton Farmers Branch ISD), Manor New Technology High School (Manor ISD), and Akins New Tech High School (Austin ISD).