The 5th annual Kids Fest has been reenvisioned this year to be "on the move!" Join Child Inc., Austin Voices for Education & Youth, and the Northeast ECHS Family of Schools for this drive-thru community fair.
Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
Nelson Field Parking Lot - 7104 Berkman Dr. (Northeast Early College High School)
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Starting Monday, April 5, Jason Stanford will serve as the Chief of Communications and Community Engagement for Austin ISD.
This week, Austin ISD would like to recognize National Library Week, which promotes the use of libraries, and acknowledge librarians for their service to local communities.
National Library Week began in 1958 and was created by the American Library Association to help support libraries in the United States. Both school, public and academic libraries all participate in the week-long celebration.
Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill and Dinita Caldwell were among 38 Austin professionals selected into this year’s institute. The program begins on April 9.
The African American Leadership Institute is designed to enhance civic awareness and leadership opportunities to lead to changes in practices and policies in Central Texas. The program is being launched with support and guidance from Leadership Austin and other advisors.
On March 22, three Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill, Dinita Caldwell and AISD Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed were among 38 Austin professionals selected to network and gain knowledge and history related to the Black experience in trending issues.
In April, 13 Austin ISD campuses will be administering the SAT during the school day to High School juniors at no cost to students.*
This is a great opportunity for students to access this pivotal test that’s a factor for college admission at most major universities. The benefits of taking the test during the school day include,
District Advisory Council (DAC) is holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff.
The mission of the DAC is to promote excellence in education for all AISD students through broad-based community representation. The DAC provides valuable input to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees, who ultimately have decision-making responsibility for the district.
As part of the bond program, the Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy (LASA) will move from its current location at LBJ Early College High School to the current Eastside Memorial Early College High School, located at the Johnston campus. This move will allow space for LASA to grow and alleviate capacity at LBJ ECHS.
Austin ISD Sergeant Wayne Sneed was recently selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Sneed is one of 38 professionals and leaders accepted into this year’s institute.
AISD's Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The purpose of the EAC is to provide recommendations and counsel on a wide range of matters related to equitable outcomes in resource allocation, evaluation, policies, and practices.
Register via zoom to request a link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0of-itrT8vHtOHUVU05eo1h4kHRP7aITgS
