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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…
Central Texas Dyslexia Conference
The Central Texas Dyslexia Conference event brings together dyslexia experts, education leaders, teachers, parents and advocates to raise awareness and support for students with dyslexia.This year's theme is "Unlocking the Dyslexic Advantage" and will feature speakers who will not only explain how to help students overcome reading difficulties but also how to identify and develop their strengths.
Austin Fire Department Donates $70,000 Worth of Equipment to LBJ Fire Academy
The Austin Fire Department recently donated $70,000 worth of training equipment to AISD's LBJ Fire Academy. The equipment includes 15 sets of bunker gear (jackets, pants and boots) and nearly 70 NXG7 model Air Packs.AISD high school juniors and seniors participate in the academy's two-year training program, where they learn classroom and hands-on instruction on firefighting and emergency medical…
AISD Student Scores Exceed State, National Averages on SAT
Students in Austin ISD continue to earn higher overall scores on the SAT compared with their counterparts across the state and nation, according to the College Board.“Preparing Austin students to graduate college-ready is among our top priorities at AISD,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “We continue to surpass the state and national averages and are proud of our students and staff for their…
Free Spanish-language Parent Workshops Thursday and Saturday
The Austin independent School District’s Hispanic Futures program presents Los Años Maravillosos (the Wonder years), a new Spanish-language workshop for parents of students in grades fifth through eighth.The workshop is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Burnet Middle School, 8401 Hathaway Drive; and 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Garcia Middle School, 7414 Johnny Morris Road.
Austin ISD's Dr. Elisabeth Goodnow to Join the Texas ASCD Board of Directors
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AISD Board Approves Single-Sex Schools
Austin, TX— Tonight, The Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve an updated 2013-14 school district calendar, the use of 2004 and 2008 contingency funds, and also took action on Final Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations.
426 Seniors graduate from LBJ ECHS and LASA
The LBJ Early College High School and Liberal Arts and Science Academy community of teachers, staff, families and friends joined graduating seniors at the Frank Erwin Center today to celebrate the Class of 2019. Superintendent Paul Cruz congratulated 180 LBJ ECHS and 246 LASA graduates, and recognized some of the class's achievements. TEA Academic Distinctions for LBJ
Austin Chamber, College Forward, and Congressman Lloyd Doggett hold Event to Help Maximize College Funds for AISD Seniors
Austin ISD, The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett, and College Forward will be holding a Free Application for Federal Student Aid event this Saturday, Oct. 12 at Akins Early College High School to ensure high school seniors are applying for college and receiving the funds available to them. Representatives will be helping students and families complete their…
Reopening Conversation Circles 2020 / Círculo de conversaciones sobre la reapertura 2020
(El español está disponible abajo) It’s too soon to know how next school year will look but the district is planning to be prepared under a variety of circumstances. Join us at one of the meetings below and help us understand: What are your concerns? What is important to you? What might we not be thinking about? Event Schedule