SB 4 again blocked from enforcement (En Español)
Last month we brought you news that Senate Bill 4 was blocked by a federal judge days before the law was set to go into effect.
March 2024
Celebrating Youth Art Month at Austin ISD (En Español)
Art is the heartbeat of expression, and at Austin ISD, we're excited to celebrate our incredibly talented students and the powerful impact of art in our schools! Started by the Council for Art Education, this month-long celebration is all about championing the power of creativity in education.
Board discusses potential budget cuts due to legislative inaction on school funding (En español)
Austin ISD is entering into the 2024-25 budget planning cycle facing a potential $60M deficit if the district maintains the same spending as last year.
How we got here: Despite Texas’s $33B budget surplus, virtually no additional per-student funding was approved during the last 88th Legislative Session.
The big picture: Inflationary costs such as energy, fuel, insurance and other cost of living expenses have increased by roughly 17% since the last time the state increased funding.
Schools remain open on April 8 for solar eclipse (En Español)
We’re less than a month away from the total solar eclipse! This once-in-a-lifetime event will be a front row learning opportunity for our students and staff and we’re literally counting down the seconds until its here.
Why it matters: We’re keeping schools open so we can embrace this historic moment and ensure all students have the opportunity to see the eclipse.
23rd Annual PROMRack
The Write To Me Foundation in cooperation with the Greater Austin Community of volunteers, corporations, agencies, non-profits, and community organizations will host its annual prom dress giveaway in Central Texas.
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Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship:Transition Clinic
Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship: Transition Clinic
The UT Law Mithoff Pro Bono Program will be helping Austin ISD families with less restrictive alternatives to guardianship by taking families through the process step-by-step and complete necessary paperwork.
Please join us for this free legal clinic!
¡Sí Se Puede! César Chávez March & Day of Action
Austin ISD will participate in the Annual ¡Sí Se Puede! César Chávez March & Day of Action Saturday, March 30, at Parque Zaragoza, 2608 Gonzales St., Austin, TX 78702.
Everyone is invited to march along with the Akins Drumline and the Crockett Ballet Folklorico.
Austin ISD participants should meet no later than 9:30 a.m. The march will begin at 10 a.m. and will end at approximately 10:45 a.m. and will be followed by speakers, performances and exhibitors at Parque Zaragoza until 1 p.m.
Early Learning Week
Early Learning Week, April 2-5
Ask questions and take a tour of any Austin ISD elementary school!
Autism Virtual Learning Series
Does your child have an autism diagnosis? Join VELA and other families for this 3 part virtual interactive series to learn about autism, how to support your child's strengths and needs and how to get the most out of school services. Gain knowledge, strategies and resources. Must register to participate.
12-1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 24: Session 3: School Services: Autism Supplement, Goals and Services