Announcements
How Austin ISD's Turnaround Plans intersect with the consolidation, boundary change process (En español)
Austin ISD leaders spent three weeks this month meeting with staff and families from 12 campus communities that are required to have Turnaround Plans based on three unacceptable ratings from the Texas Education Agency. Why it Matters: Producing the…
Apply to join the district’s Innovation District Advisory Council (En español)
Austin ISD is seeking individuals interested in becoming new members of the Innovation District Advisory Council (IDAC).
Save the Date: Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule
We are excited to announce the graduation dates for the Class of 2026! Commencement ceremonies will take place at the Burger Activity Center, Burger Stadium, and the Rosedale School from Wednesday, May 27, 2026, through Wednesday, June 3, 2026. …
State drops CRT inquiry into Austin ISD (En español)
The state has dismissed its May 2025 inquiry into our district’s alleged violation of the prohibited concepts law. This resolution does not involve any admission of wrongdoing on the district’s part, and the state’s actions indicate the legal investigation is…
Our Commitment to Safety: Addressing Wednesday's Incident
Dear Austin ISD families, This was a difficult week and before we head into the weekend, I want to personally address the gaps in communication during Wednesday’s police incident in the Barton Hills community. Most importantly, I deeply apologize for…
Get involved! What’s happening at Austin ISD this September! (En español)
Looking for ways to support Austin ISD students and staff this month? Here’s what’s on our radar for September: The Faculty and Staff Fine Arts Exhibit is a must! The exhibit showcases amazing work from our educators and staff from across the…
New this Year: Progress Reports and Report Cards are heading straight to your inbox (En español)
Starting this fall, progress reports and standard report cards will now be emailed to families directly to their email. Why it matters: We’re committed to building connections between our students’ homes and our classrooms. By sending these documents…
Attendance Awareness Month: You Count and Attendance Matters (En español)
September is Attendance Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of regular student attendance and academic success. Why it matters: Attendance is directly linked to academic achievement, social-emotional development…
Learn more about the school consolidation and boundary change process (En español)
A new visualization of the school consolidation and boundary change process is available for families to understand factors impacting the analysis, boundaries, feeder patterns, projected empty seats and programming.
“Ms. Minda Anderson Day” honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En español)
The City of Austin proclaimed Sept. 8 as “Ms. Minda Anderson Day” in honor of Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Librarian Minda Anderson. Why it matters: The proclamation by the City is a testament to Anderson’s commitment to her work and…
Austin ISD accountability update & next steps (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Family, I want to update you on a complex but critical topic: our district's accountability ratings and the next steps we must take. This information is detailed and has significant implications for our entire community, so I want to be as…
Inspire the Future Grants fuel 80 creative projects across Austin ISD campuses (En español)
The Austin Ed Fund awarded more than $517,000 in grants as part of its annual Inspire the Future grant program, funding 80 innovative, teacher-led projects across the district Why it matters: The grant provides an opportunity for Austin ISD educators to…