Announcements
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Emma Herrera Galindo (En Español)
This is the last in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way. By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile dual language…
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Richard Moya (en Español)
By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Richard Moya: Korean War veteran, civic leader, and Mexican-American political trailblazer.
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Montserrat Garibay (en Español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Montserrat Garibay, a…
Black History Month profile: Dr. W. Charles Akins (en español)
This is the concluding profile in a month-long series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. This week we spotlight native Austinite Dr. William Charles Akins – an Austin ISD pathbreaker with a multitude of firsts…
Black History Month profile: Dr. General Marshall (en español)
This is the third in a month-long profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Black History Month, we profile Dr. General Garwood Marshall: prominent…
Black History Month profile: Bernice Hart (en español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. This week we spotlight native Austinite, educator and civil rights advocate Bernice Hart for her lifelong dedication to…
Black History Month profile: Barbara Jordan (en español)
This is the first in a month-long profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD begins its celebration of Black History Month, we profile Barbara Jordan: civil rights leader,…
Thank you / ¡Gracias!
Nov. 9, 2022 Dear Austin ISD Community, This is a new day for our district because last night Austin voters passed the largest school bond package ever approved in Central Texas. I want to personally thank all of you for helping us provide a brighter future…
Campus Report Cards now Available
Two report cards about your campus are now available for you to review. They’re called the State of Texas 2020–21 School Report Card and the Federal Report Card. Why it matters: These report cards provide information about student…
Superintendent Asks Community for Support on Improving Academics, Balancing Budget (En español)
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde asked the community for support as she has to make tough decisions to improve academics and balance the budget.
Austin ISD seeing results from work on cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning
While Austin ISD is being recognized across the nation for its work in social-emotional learning and cultural proficiency, the real effect is in the classroom. “What we’ve noticed in the classrooms is that kids have a better sense of identity, but more…
District provides equity assessment update
Austin ISD could move forward with a Request for Proposal for an equity assessment as early as Oct. 28, according to an update provided at last week’s meeting.