Announcements
Urgent action needed for Dobie Middle School as Austin ISD navigates separate consolidation talks (En español)
Austin ISD must consider some difficult options for Dobie Middle School after an appeals court dismissed the lawsuit blocking TEA from releasing its 2023 “A-F” school accountability ratings. Why it matters: Texas has the ability to take serious…
You Count and Attendance Matters! (En español)
As we navigate the busy spring season filled with competitions, college visits and physicals, remember your child’s attendance matters!
District beats goal for first semester of attendance initiative (En español)
Districtwide attendance has increased by 1.41% year over year, thanks in part to the newly implemented attendance initiative. Why it matters: Improved attendance boosts student performance and engagement. Plus, attendance is how schools receive funding, so…
Board Bulletin: Pease partnership approved, trustees receive legislative update (En español)
We’re back this week with the Board Bulletin, your one-stop-shop for updates following the Board of Trustees meeting.
‘National Report Card’ shows Austin ISD students returning to pre-pandemic levels (En español)
Austin ISD student scores are higher than state, peer-districts, national charter students and the nationwide average, according to the latest testing cycle of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Why it matters: Schools nationwide…
Bryker Woods becomes first elementary IB school in Austin ISD (En español)
Before we dive in, have you ever heard of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program Campus? I didn’t know much about it at first, but let me share what I’ve learned. An International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program campus…
An Enrollment Checklist for Families (en Español)
Priority Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open for all current and future Austin ISD students! We can’t wait for you to Find Your Seat in Austin ISD. Before you get started, be sure to check the list below with everything you’ll need to…
Parent Support Program expands support for families in Austin ISD (En español)
Thanks to an increased grant from the City of Austin, the Parent Support Team is expanding districtwide with the introduction of a new Regional Support Team. Why it matters: Parent Support staff engage directly with families, campus staff and community…
New Attendance Initiative: Supporting Our Schools (En español)
With the new district attendance initiative, your child’s attendance could mean extra money for their school. Why it matters: Improved attendance is not only essential better academic outcomes, it’s also directly tied to how the state funds Austin…
Austin ISD Students Shine at ACL Fest Immersion Day (En español)
Entrepreneurial students from two Austin ISD high schools joined the inaugural ACL Fest Immersion Day to put their learning to the test in creating their own festival. Why it matters: Going to school in Austin ISD gives student incredible…
It's time for leveling (En español)
This week we’ll begin our process of moving teachers to where they’re most needed. Why it matters: This annual process, often called leveling, will help balance class sizes across campuses and the district. Of note: Each year we do our best to…
District accountability ratings halted by county judge (En español)
The latest accountability ratings, originally slated to be released Aug. 15, have been blocked for the second year in a row after a Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order in a new lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. Why it…