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AISD Earns Superior Achievement Financial Rating for 2013
District also Earned Gold Level in Comptroller’s Leadership Circle and Highest Ratings Among Texas Public Schools from Three Rating AgenciesAustin 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…
City's Volunteer Mentorship Program Expands to Include Firefighters
As students in the Austin Independent School District return to class, dedicated citizens across Austin are preparing to support these students through the City of Austin’s Mentor and Tutor Program. For years, the City of Austin has encouraged its employees to actively participate in education initiatives, even allowing time off during the workday for staff members to visit campuses. Each year,…
Austin ISD Offers Free Meals to All Children During Summer
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is not in session. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of economic status or whether the child attends AISD. And new this year, Capital Metro is offering free bus rides to all K–12 students, giving children a…
Eastside Community STEAM Festival and College & Career Fair
Join us for a day of exciting and engaging demonstrations focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).Families will be able to learn about various health and community services, summer camp opportunities, and college and career resources.Kids of all ages can enjoy face-painting, pony and train rides, climbing walls, bouncy castles, and fire trucks.There will be live music…
Pay Increase for our Team AISD Substitutes!/ ¡Aumento de salario a nuestro equipo de suplentes del AISD!
Dear Team AISD, Through a year of tremendous change and growth, our substitutes have been a vital part of the success of our students, district and community. We are excited to offer a pay increase for substitute teachers and substitute teacher assistants.
AISD Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
For the sixth year, Austin ISD has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget.The award reflects AISD’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of governmental budgeting. To receive the award, AISD had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. Budget documents were rated…
Any Given Child: Austin’s Vision for Creative Learning; Students Display Power of Creative Learning in Community Built on Ideas and Innovation
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the City of Austin and MINDPOP are coming together to launch a city-wide vision for creative learning in Austin, a city whose identity and economy are built on ideas and innovation.Who: Vice President of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Darrell Ayers; Mayor Lee Leffingwell; and AISD…
Murchison Middle School Band Spring Concert
The Murchison Middle School band program presents its final concert of the year May 25 in the Anderson High School Performing Arts Center.This free event begins at 7 p.m., and is open to all students, parents and community members.Performing groups include the wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert bands and various small ensembles.
Hands-on Learning Teaches Hill Elementary Students About Local Watershed
City of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo presented a proclamation April 24 to recognize the Clean Creek Campus' accomplishments and Hill Elementary School's student service project.Students and teachers were presented with a Clean Creek Campus banner to recognize their commitment to protecting Austin's environment.
Families To See Higher Quality Special Education Services (En español)
By Eddie Villa Download the PDF that outline positions impacted. The wait will soon be over for special education families who have had overdue evaluations. As soon as July 1, families can expect big, structural changes to the special education department that will fast track solutions to better serve students.