Austin builders have raised $10,000 to help pay off the lunch debts of Austin ISD students. This effort by the Austin Infill Coalition was spearheaded by Ed Ishmael—a local lawyer and developer who builds houses on Austin’s east side.
Senior student-athlete William Norwood has faced many hardships in his 18 years.
Orphaned at age 12, the Eastside Memorial Early College High School football player was taken in by his grandmother, who raised him along with a sister and nieces.
“She was like my second mom. It was rough, but then I eventually overcame it and just used that to drive to do good academically and athletically,” he said.
All #AISDProud PTA board officers for 2018–19 and their school principals are invited to join the Austin Council of PTAs and the Parent Engagement Support Office for a day of learning, connecting, conversation and idea-sharing.
Training is 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. May 19 at the Allan Center, 4900 Gonzales St., and includes:
There are endless benefits to learning a second language and culture. Students who study a second language increase their global awareness and understanding, improve literacy in their native language, are better prepared for college, have more employment opportunities, and have a greater appreciation for the arts.
Below are some helpful resources regarding Advisory Bodies including the policy for standardizing the district’s various advisory bodies, standard bylaws, standard guidelines for open meetings and more.
Below are reports from previous task forces and committees outlining their findings and recommendations.
AISD’s Multilingual Education Department is hosting a Future Ready STEM
View a list of bills supporting or relating to Austin ISD's Legislative Priorities.
There are endless benefits to learning a second language and culture. Students who study a second language increase their global awareness and understanding, improve literacy in their native language, are better prepared for college, have more employment opportunities and have a greater appreciation for the arts.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math—also known as STEM—is an interdisciplinary curriculum delivered through problem-based learning experiences. An array of focus areas are offered through STEM, including engineering, computer programming, software development, advanced mathematics, physics and chemistry.
