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Ann Richards School for Young Women Breaks Ground on Modernization Project
Austin ISD broke ground Feb. 22 on the $70 million voter-approved 2017 bond project for The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in South Austin. This project is the first phase of a strategic modernization plan to create a state-of-the-art campus at the current site. Once complete the new facility will serve more than 1,000 students, enhancing academic programming including Science,…
91 Ann Richards Stars Cross the Stage
Ninety-one Ann Richards Stars crossed the stage this morning at the Erwin Center in the district's second graduation of the season. Superintendent Paul Cruz congratulated the students on their years of hard work and accomplishments.
AISD Earns Superior Achievement Financial Rating for 2013
Austin, TX—Austin ISD continues to earn recognition for its commitment to financial accountability. For 2013, the district received a Superior Achievement rating and the highest possible score in all 20 indicators for the Financial Integrity Ratings from the Texas Education Agency.
Crockett High School Toasts Graduating Seniors
Crockett High School today honored more than 300 members of its senior class who received their diplomas in a ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center.Valedictorian Alma Romero said, "I believe success should be measured by our own standards. We can't succeed if we don't try."The school celebrated several accomplishments this year, including:
TEA Commissioner Approves Plan to Strengthen Student Achievement for Eastside Memorial Vertical Team
Austin, TX—Last night, State Education Commissioner Michael Williams announced he has approved the Austin Independent School District’s plan to strengthen student achievement at Eastside Memorial High School. The district developed the plan to partner with Talent Development Secondary, a Johns Hopkins University program, collaboratively with community members to support Eastside Memorial and the…
Middle School Fair 2017
Please join Austin ISD for our annual Middle School Fair for fifth-grade students Dec. 2 at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.This year's event will feature representatives from all our middle school campuses with information about their programs. Visitors can also enjoy entertainment from several middle school groups, and will have a chance to win door prizes. For…
Have a Great Teacher? Nominate Him/Her for the H-E-B- Excellence in Education Awards
Austin ISD staff members, families and community members can show support for their favorite teachers by nominating them for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.The awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Austin ISD Faculty Art Show Opening Reception
The 2017 Austin ISD Faculty Art Show will be on exhibit at Canopy Studios in Austin.This year's show features more than 30 faculty artists representing a wide variety of media, including ceramics, painting and photography.The talent of our arts educators is an invaluable part of the successes of our AISD students and programs.All are invited to support our teachers and…
AISD Statement on ACLU Complaint
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement regarding the American Civil Liberties Union’s complaint against the district:On Wednesday, just after 8 p.m., the district received a copy of the ACLU’s complaint, involving the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy and the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
Lee Elementary Celebrates, Honors Bettie Mann
Saluting more than four decades of service, Austin ISD will honor former teacher Bettie Mann at 6 p.m., Dec. 8.The celebration will be held at Russell Lee Elementary, where she taught for more than 40 years.Mann, the first African-American teacher at Lee Elementary, will have a wing of the school dedicated to her. During her career, Mann taught every grade at the school. Her sons were the…