Announcements
Superintendent to principals: academics is the key focus
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde had a message for principals at Austin ISD Tuesday: this year’s primary focus is on academics. “The main thing has to stay the main thing,” she said. “Our kids must be academically prepared.” Elizalde spoke to principals at…
Austin ISD teachers and students concerned about impacts of restricting social studies curriculum
For some teachers, there’s been an extra challenge as they prepare lessons for the year – making sure they don’t violate new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
Eastside student selected as Texas Young Women in Bio Ambassador
By Benjamin Beane The first day of school can be a whirlwind for any high schooler, but this year was especially memorable for Eastside Early College High School junior Marith Diaz Cruz, who learned she was selected as a Young Women in Bio Ambassador. “They…
Austin ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sounds of Spanish horns and guitar erupted at the AISD Performing Arts Center Austin ISD's Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Kick-off Celebration on Monday. "For many of our students, families, and staff, the Spanish language is an important part of Hispanic…
Austin ISD Fights COVID-19 Transmission with Picnic Tables
Students at many campuses will soon enjoy the benefits of outdoor spaces with new picnic tables built by the Austin ISD Service Center. The district is building 375 picnic tables to support outdoor classrooms and lunch areas for students.
Families can still enroll in Austin ISD Dual Language program (En español)
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade students can still enroll in Austin ISD’s Spanish/English Dual Language programs for this school year. Why it matters: In Dual Language classes, students speak, read, and write in two languages, with the goal of…
Mentoring Program Started To Honor Legacy of UT Football Star Cedric Benson
Jackqueline Benson, mother of the late University of Texas and NFL football player Cedric Benson, told her son to 'strive to achieve.' Now that saying will echo for years to come at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy as the school announced a…
Austin ISD's Mary Thomas Recognized As Top 100 Leaders in Education
Austin ISD’s Dr. Mary Thomas believes she was born with the passion to serve. Over her career, Dr. Mary Thomas has dedicated her life's work to teaching, and she continues to work toward making sure that each child in Austin ISD is receiving the best…
Students, Teachers Get Warm Welcome from Superintendent on First Day
As they exited their buses in front of their new school, students at Sanchéz Elementary were eager and excited to explore their modernized campus, but might not have expected a welcome from their superintendent. “I’m so excited. This is so great, there’s…
Austin ISD extends pre-K schedule, adds teacher assistants
Families can expect more out of Austin ISD’s prekindergarten program for four year olds this school year with 45 minutes of additional instruction. “The extra 45 minutes means additional time for high-quality programming; hands-on learning experiences,…
AISD looking into homebound instructional program for remote learning (En español)
Austin ISD is looking into how the current homebound instructional program might help eligible students receive remote learning until they can be vaccinated.
Renueva AISD compromiso con el Lenguaje Dual
Por Norma Garza En los 11 años que el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin ha estado ofreciendo el Programa de Lenguaje Dual, la implementación en las escuelas ha variado y hoy la Superintendente Stephanie Elizalde está renovando el compromiso del AISD…