Announcements
ACC announces FREE tuition for 2024 graduates. (En Español)
This week the Austin Community College Board of Trustees approved a pilot program offering free tuition to 2024 high school graduates.
Board to discuss Texas Academic Performance Report (En español)
Every year the Texas Education Agency creates the TAPR report, which contains a wide variety of performance data and information about districts and schools.
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.
Austin ISD celebrates student, community achievement at African American Heritage event (En español)
The Austin ISD community gathered last week at the 41st annual African American Heritage Celebration to honor top students, staff and community partners.
Lively, Martin educators named finalist in H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards (En español)
H-E-B has designated two educators from Austin ISD as finalists in its Excellence in Education Awards program — spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
2022–23 Federal Report Cards Now Available (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Families, You can now find the 2022–23 Federal Report Cards for the state, district and each of our Austin ISD campuses at https://www.austinisd.org/cda/federal-accountability. The Federal Report Cards contain a wealth of…
Mrs. Olyvia Green, a Fearless Trailblazer: The First Black Teacher at Pease Elementary (En español)
By: Stephanie Hawkins As Austin ISD continues to celebrate Black History Month, we must recognize the trailblazers of the past who have shaped the district today. This week, we’re honoring Olyvia Green — Austin ISD’s first Black teacher at Pease…
Board seeks community input on district vision and values (En español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will be working throughout the spring to develop the district’s Scorecard. Why it matters: This process is done in collaboration with families, staff, students and community members and will guide the district’s work…
Remembering the Original L.C. Anderson High School (En español)
The Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Association are honoring the legacy of the campus this Black History Month by giving tours of the Yellow Jacket Conference Center, built inside the modernized Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C.…
Austin ISD Teams Up with Austin Apartment Association for Employee Housing Solutions (En español)
The Austin ISD Property Directory is back for 2024 to help district employees find housing across the city. Why it matters: Affordable housing is a constant challenge in Austin and we’re committed to using our leverage as a large employer to get…
Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse: Resources for Campus Viewing (En español)
Austin ISD is gearing up for a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! 🌞🌑And we have a big goal: We’re aiming for 100% of Austin ISD campuses offering students a front-row seat to witness this rare phenomenon firsthand. Why it matters: To make sure…
Congratulations to our 2024 Teachers of the Year & Teachers of Promise (En español)
(Española abajo) Campus Teachers of the Year Each campus selects a Teacher of the Year representative who exemplifies excellence in teaching and a commitment to our Austin ISD mission, vision, and values