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Dr. Carstarphen Announces Austin's Elementary, Middle & High School Teachers of the Year
A high school teacher whose Audio and Video Production classes offer students so much more than technical skills. A middle school Language Arts teacher who had been a tenth grade dropout — and was shocked to discover he wanted to be a teacher. An elementary school teacher who switched careers from television news to teaching bilingually — learning patience and perseverance from her students.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to Visit Fulmore MS Today
iCivics, in partnership with the Austin Independent School District will host retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at the Fulmore Law Magnet Middle School on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 1:15 p.m., in the Library. Justice O’Connor is visiting Fulmore Middle School to introduce her free, interactive, online curriculum iCivics.org. iCivics is a web-based education project…
LBJ Student Newspaper Earns National Honor
The LBJ High School student newspaper, The Liberator, has won a High School Newspaper Gold Crown award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association during the recent 87th annual Scholastic Convention. The advisor for the publication is journalism teacher Janet Elbom. Student publications were judged on writing/editing, design, content, photography, art and graphics.
High School Hospitality Programs Pay Tribute to Business Partners
The Hospitality Programs at Travis and Bowie High Schools will honor and recognize their business partners at the monthly Austin Hotel and Lodging Association meeting at noon on Wednesday, May 18, at the Austin Marriott South, located at 4415 S. I. H. 35. The Hyatt Regency will be recognized for its 10-year partnership with Travis Hospitality, and Barton Creek Resort will be recognized for its 15…
National AFT Leader Spotlights Education Employees “Making a Difference Every Day”
American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) Executive Vice President Lorretta Johnson recently visited a bus barn and elementary school in Austin where an innovative partnership involving teachers, administrators and the business community supports the efforts of successful educators who are helping to raise student academc achievement.Johnson's visit to Austin was part of the American Federation…
Welcome to the new Austinisd.org! AISD launches Phase 1 of an internally designed Website
The Office of Planning and Community Relations launched Phase One of a new AISD Website on Monday, March 21. We experienced several technical challenges during the launch, and are continuing to work to correct these.
Student Holiday - Elem. Parent Conference; Secondary Staff Development
AISD Parent/Teacher Conference Day will be held on Feb. 20. This is a student holiday and conferences will be held for parents of students in elementary schools. Staff of secondary schools will participate in staff development.
Board Briefs - April 25, 2011
Districtwide Performing Arts Center Austin School Trustees approved an expenditure of $4 million from bond construction revenue for the purchase of land for a future districtwide Performing Arts Center (PAC). The 4.46-acre tract is located in Central Austin, on Mueller Boulevard, between 51st Street and Barbara Jordan Boulevard. Austin voters have twice approved bond funding for the PAC —…
Fiesta Akins to be Held on May 6
Fiesta Akins will be held on Friday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Akins High School courtyard, 10701 South First Street. Fiesta Akins is a celebration recognizing and honoring the customs and traditions of the Hispanic community. The fiesta will feature a keynote address by Susana Almanza, Co-Founder of PODER, Ballet Folklorico performances from Paredes Middle School, Perez Elementary and…
Austin Symphony to Debut AISD Students' Original Orchestral Work
Orchestral compositions by two Austin high school students will be among those performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra at its first-ever Texas Young Composers Concert on Wednesday, April 20, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.