City of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo presented a proclamation April 24 to recognize the Clean Creek Campus' accomplishments and Hill Elementary School's student service project.
Students and teachers were presented with a Clean Creek Campus banner to recognize their commitment to protecting Austin's environment.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees recognized teachers on their National Board certifications during the April 27 regular board meeting.
Twenty-one teachers are newly certified, and one teacher renewed certification.
National Board Certification is a voluntary certification that aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning. To receive the certification, teachers must complete a written assessment of content knowledge, reflect on student work samples, analyze teaching practices and document their accomplishments as a professional.
Where: Board Auditorium, 1111 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703.
This week, Crockett High School, Covington and Bedichek middle schools, Cunningham Elementary School and Bazaarvoice Foundation will announce a partnership. The program develops and implements an entrepreneur program that begins in kindergarten and continues through high school.
When: 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30
Who: Remarks by Superintendent Paul Cruz
Beginning next school year, an early college high school program located at William B. Travis High School will allow students to take college courses for credit.
This program will allow students to earn 60 hours of college credit for free with the potential to earn an associate’s degree.
Who: Parents and their students from across the district are invited to learn about the Early College High School program.
Austin ISD, in collaboration with the City of Austin, is kicking off the 2015-16 school year with the annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Palmer Events Center. Last year, more than 7,500 people attended this event.
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Ten Austin ISD students will be attending one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, Festival de Cannes, next month in France.
Their short film will be featured as part of the Black Lives Black Stories Matter edition of the 2015 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.
