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Blackshear Fine Arts Academy Receives Library Grant
Blackshear Fine Arts Academy received a $3,000 grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library.In addition, Scholastic Reading Club will match each dollar of Patterson’s donation with points teachers can use to acquire books and other materials for their classrooms. Blackshear was chosen from 27,924 applications throughout the U.S.
Update about Human Sexuality and Responsibility unit (En español)
Correction statement following newsletter error: Human Sexuality and Responsibility (HSR) will not be taught virtually or face-to-face this spring for students in grades K-8. Students who are currently enrolled in the High School 2021 Health Education course will participate in the HSR unit. Parents or legal guardians will continue to have the option to opt out their child if so desired
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Superintendent to provide an update on T.A. Brown Elementary School transition
An engineer conducting an assessment as part of the larger AISD Facility Master Plan determined there are structural concerns at T.A. Brown Elementary School, 505 W. Anderson Lane. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was closed and students will attend Reilly or Allan Elementary schools for the remainder of the school year. Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz will be available to…
Update on Bad Weather Make-up Day
Austin ISD appreciates the cooperation of staff members, students and families during the inclement weather days earlier this year, which caused district-wide cancelations and late-starts at AISD schools and district offices. When school is closed because of bad weather, the state requires school districts to make up only the first two days that school was canceled. AISD campuses and…
Austin ISD wins record number of top awards at annual Visual Arts Event
At the annual statewide Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) sponsored by the Texas Art Education, the Austin Independent School District brought home top awards for 857 pieces of art created by high school students.
May is AISD Teacher Appreciation Month
Every year, AISD joins school districts across the nation in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, the district has designated the month of May as AISD Teacher Appreciation Month, beginning with Teacher Appreciation Week from May 7-11, to build awareness about the crucial role and essential contributions of AISD's more than 6,000 teachers and substitute teachers across the…
Austin ISD CFO appointed to Texas Commission on Public School Finance by Speaker Straus
Speaker of the Texas House Joe Straus has appointed Austin ISD’s Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley Johnson to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance. The Texas Commission on Public School Finance was created in a special legislative session earlier this year. It includes members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House. The commission will recommend…
TEA Grants AISD $750,000 to Align Academic, Support Services Reagan Family of Schools
Austin ISD has been granted $750,000 as part of the Texas Education Agency Community Partnerships Initiative. The grant will focus on aligning academic programming as a core structure in the Reagan Early College High School learning community, complemented by streamlined student and family supports.
Lanier Community Garden First Anniversary Celebration & Open House
Please join the Lanier Future Farmers of America and the Multicultural Refugee Coalition in celebrating the people and support who made possible our first year in the Lanier Community Garden.Our talented gardeners are ready to show off their hard work!Light refreshments will be provided.
Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief
ESSER Funding The Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief (ESSER) Fund is provided through federal stimulus bills to address the impact that COVID-19 has had and continue to have on schools.