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Hall Pass: Travis Early College High School Students' Senior Walk to Inspire Elementary Students
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Austin ISD Celebrates Grand Opening of New Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Today, Austin ISD and the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus, built as part of the 2017 Bond Program. Students, staff and community members gathered to officially cut the ribbon on the new building, which has been open for learning since completion in January 2021.
Becker Elementary Accepting Applications for Two-Way Dual Language Program
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Becker Elementary School in South Central Austin is accepting applications for Spanish-speaking children entering the Two-way Dual Language program for the 2014-15 school year, from Pre-K to 5th grade.Becker has a Two-way Dual Language academic program in which students, who speak English or Spanish as a first language, are taught in the same classroom.
Auditions for Districtwide Summer Musical Open March 12
DEADLINE EXTENDED! We've added one more week to give everyone a chance to get their submissions to us. Submissions will now be accepted until April 8. Details below! Calling all actors, singers, musicians, dancers, and tech students!Auditions for the 2018 Austin ISD Districtwide Summer Musical, Disney’s Newsies, open March 12.AISD students who are currently in grades 5–12 are encouraged to…
"Powwows, Jingle Dresses and what it means to be Native American."
Join us this month as we learn about the rich cultures and heritage of the Native American Community as Austin ISD celebrates Native American Heritage Month. Have you heard about the “The Austin Powwow”? It’s a unique Austin experience that happens each November that offers a look into the cultures and heritage of our region’s Native American people.
EDF Climate Corps Fellow Uncovers Energy-saving Opportunities for Local Schools
Austin ISD hosted 2015 EDF Climate Corps Fellow Maxwell Sykes this summer to help the district better manage its energy use and costs. Sykes presented his findings at a community showcase on September 17 where he outlined a plan for achieving estimated annual energy cost savings of $1.7 million to $5.2 million per year.
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top 10 High Schools in the Nation
Austin ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014.The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of graduates accepted into college, the number of advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses and SAT and ACT scores.
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top Ten High Schools in the Nation
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014. The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of graduates accepted into college, the number of advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses and SAT and ACT…
Lanier Math Teachers Receive $20,000 Through 3M Ingenuity Grant for Professional Development
Four Lanier High School teachers received a check this summer for nearly $20,000 that will allow them to further their education to support algebra II, calculus and geometry classes.Andrea Bowen, Kirsten Cole, David Preston and Nathan Woodward said they applied for the 3M grant because they want to ensure their students are prepared for college math classes.In addition, Austin ISD’s Career and…
Lanier Math Teachers Receive $20,000 Through 3M Ingenuity Grant for Professional Development
AUSTIN, Texas—Four Lanier High School teachers received an almost $20,000 check this summer that will allow them to further their education to support Algebra II, Calculus and Geometry classes. Andrea Bowen, Kirsten Cole, David Preston and Nathan Woodward applied for the 3M grant because they want to ensure their students are prepared for college math classes. The teachers are interested in…