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Austin ISD Board of Trustees Election Results
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will see a few new faces after Tuesday's election. Five seats were on the ballot before voters: single-member districts 1, 4, 6 and 7, and the at-large position in District 9 that was left empty after former board president Kendall Pace resigned earlier this year. Board President Geronimo Rodriguez ran unopposed in District 6, as did trustee Yasmin Wagner…
District Annual Report
TEA annually creates the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) which contain a wide variety of performance data and information about districts and schools. Prior to the 2012-13 school year the TAPR were known as the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) reports. AEIS reports were published from 1990-91 to 2011-12.
Take the Wheel: AISD Hiring Bus Drivers, Food Services
Austin ISD is hiring bus drivers, food service manager trainees and substitute food service production specialists. Applicants can attend an upcoming job fair, 8:30 a.m.–noon Wednesday, July 20, at AISD’s Southeast Bus Terminal, 7200 Bluff Springs Road. Apply online and be eligible for an on-site interview.Bus DriversCompensation: Starting at $14.60 per hour Minimum qualifications…
Unity in the Community 2019
Every year students, families, schools, churches and organizations in the Reagan community come together to celebrate our diversity, promote unity and show our united strength. There will be music, information, food, health screenings, prizes and fun activities for kids. This event is open to the public. The walk will start at Webb Middle School and end at Reagan Early College…
Superintendent Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2016–17
Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz last night announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2016–17 school year.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in tracking patterns.Schools frozen to…
Teaching Electoral Engagement Early
When walking into a seventh-grade classroom, voting and politics likely aren’t the first things that come to mind, even in an election year. Thoughts of math, science, tests, homework and what’s for lunch abound. But during an election year, if you ask students what they’ve seen in the media recently, one of the likely responses will be “presidential candidates A and B.”
Austin ISD Salutes Teaching Excellence
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District and Austin Partners in Education will pay tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district during Salute, an annual event recognizing teachers and staff members.AISD will announce the Austin Teacher of the Year during the event. The recipient will serve as the district's nominee for the Texas Teacher of the Year program. This year's finalists…
Austin ISD High School Students bring home highest honors from State Visual Arts Scholastic Event
Eight Austin ISD high school students from across the district received the highest award, the Gold Seal, for their artwork at this year’s Visual Arts Scholastic State event held in April. The Texas Art Education Association sponsors the Visual Arts Scholastic State Event (VASE) each year at the end of the VASE season. Artists from 20 regions across the state compete in regional…
Crockett High School Honors Seniors at Graduation Ceremony
Principal Craig Shapiro welcomed families and friends to the Frank Erwin Center as they celebrated the class of 2015.For the sixth consecutive year, Crockett High School students achieved a 100 percent completion rate for the Apply Texas college application process. Shapiro highlighted the more than $7 million in scholarships and grants—$7,518,203, he said—earned by seniors.Students also…
Multilingual Education Advisory Committee Meeting
The Multilingual Education Advisory Committee advises the school district about matters related to students who are language learners. The Committee meets throughout the school year, from 6–7:30 p.m. at Austin ISD Headquarters, 4000 S. IH35. Upcoming dates: April 7 May 12 El Comité Consultivo de Educación Multilingüe fue creado para informar y asesorar al distrito escolar sobre los…