Manara Academy

Welcome to Manara Academy, an open-enrollment public charter school based in Irving, TX (KG-1th). We are the first school in Texas to offer EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education. Additionally, we have opened a STEM Academy in Arlington (KG-7th) and are transitioning our Leadership Academy in Irving (KG-7th) into an IB school that also offers dual credit. manaraacademy.org

EL Education is an educational approach that focuses on learning by doing (https://eleducation.org). Manara Academy prioritizes "educating the whole child" - students at Manara develop a firm understanding of:
- exceptional communication skills,
- ethical character, and
- civic & environmental responsibility

Manara Academy hosts a highly competitive foreign language program. At Manara, students are encouraged to express their cultural heritage - our student body is extremely diverse, contributing to a school atmosphere with culture as its focal point. https://youtu.be/9AINi8Dq2Tc