April 2013

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AISD Announces Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year During Surprise Visits

Today, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen surprised three teachers in their classrooms and announced their selection as Austin ISD’s 2013 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.

Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors bestowed on AISD teachers. Each year, one of the finalists is named Austin Teacher of the Year and selected to serve as the district’s nominee for the Texas Teacher of the Year.

This year’s finalist will be named May 14 during Salute, which recognizes outstanding employees district-wide.

AISD Educator Creates Hip Hop Song to Cheer Students in STAAR Test

Before taking the state’s accountability test next week, students at Fulmore Middle School and around the Austin school district will get an added boost of encouragement through the form of a catchy hip hop beat created by an AISD educator.

Frankie Mendoza, director of Fulmore’s Afterschool Center on Education (ACE), wanted a way to encourage and inspire his students before taking the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR exam, which determines whether students can move to the next grade level and even graduate.

AISD Holds Two Informational Community Meetings On District's Preliminary 2013-14 Budget & Bond

Austin, Texas—This month, the Austin Independent School District will hold two informational community meetings on the district's preliminary 2013-14 budget and the May bond program.

South Austin: Wednesday, April 17

What: AISD representatives will present information and answer questions from community members about the district’s preliminary budget and bond program.

When:  6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17