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The U.S. Census Bureau has changed the deadline to complete 2020 Census forms to September 30, 2020. The Census Bureau is currently following up on non-responses.
Lanier Teacher Named One of Six Finalists for 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year
Lanier High School teacher Tara Bordeaux has been named one of six finalists for 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators. “Today we recognize six Texas educators who show true dedication to their students,” said Executive Director of TASA Johnny L. Veselka. “They represent the thousands of devoted educators across our state…
2017 Bond Program — Austin ISD State of the Bond Report
As part of Austin ISD's continued commitment to communicate the progress of the 2017 Bond to the community, we are sharing our State of the Bond Report for 2019, which highlights work completed in our second year of implementation for the bond program.
Save the Dates: Board Approves AISD's 2017-18 Instructional Calendar
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved the 2017-18 instructional calendar A that supports a TEA waiver request to start and end the 2017-18 school year a week earlier. Three versions of the calendar, each along with a waiver version, were submitted by the Calendar Task Force and shared for review, input and online voting. Staff, students and parents reviewed and gave feedback on three…
67 AISD Schools Earn 187 Distinction Designations
Austin ISD's Board recognized 67 Austin ISD schools for earning one or more distinction designations in 2016 for a total of 187 distinctions by the Texas Education Agency. Seven secondary schools earned five or more distinctions and eight elementary schools earned at least five of the six available. "I am proud of the hard work our students, staff and families put into achieving such…
183 Austin ISD Students Earn Recognition for Academic Performance
This year, 183 Austin ISD seniors earned recognition for outstanding academic performance from the U.S. Presidential Scholars, National Merit Finalists, National Merit Semifinalists, National Merit Commended scholars and College Board National Hispanic Scholars programs.Fourteen students received recognition in more than one program.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Announces Austin, Texas as Partner City for Any Given Child
Program Creates a Long-Range Arts Education Plan for Students Grades K-8The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has chosen Austin, Texas as the seventh partner city for Any Given Child, a program that creates a long-range arts education plan for students in grades K-8. The program will incorporate existing resources of the Austin Independent School District, along with those of local…
Superintendent Announces Academic Restructuring for Pearce and Garcia Campuses for Next School Year
At the June 20 Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen presented the district-wide preliminary Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) results, which included a discussion of two middle schools, Pearce and Garcia.
UT Austin Launches the TEXAS MicroMajor for High School Students
AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Austin is launching the TEXAS MicroMajor™, a new initiative to help high school students become better prepared for succeeding at leading universities. The MicroMajor program builds on UT Austin’s leadership in working with school districts, educators and students across the state to bridge gaps between traditional high school courses and the…
Six Educators Named Finalists for 2017 Texas Teacher of the Year
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) announced today that six outstanding educators from across Texas have been chosen as finalists in the 2017 Texas Teacher of the Year program. Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year finalists:Allison Ashley, Perez Elementary School, Austin ISD - "On