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Austin ISD Congratulates 2015 UpClose Graduates
On May 21, participants in this year's UpClose program were honored during a ceremony graduation ceremony at the Baker Center.During the past year, participants learned about the district's curriculum and instruction, safety and security, campus operations, human capital, HB5 and graduation plans, budget and finance, district operations, and board governance.The class was divided…
Creative Learning Initiative
Bringing Creativity to the Classroom The Creative Learning Initiative seeks to provide a quality, arts-rich education for every student at Austin ISD. The initiative is a nationally recognized, collaborative effort among Austin ISD, MINDPOP, the city of Austin, and over 100 community arts partners. CLI provides a specialized curriculum and professional development for educators with the goal of…
MLK Day Celebration
Austin ISD will hold its annual MLK Day celebration from 9–10 a.m. Jan. 18 in the CAC Board Auditorium.This year’s theme is Equity and Inclusivity, with a keynote address from UT professor Peniel Joseph. Joseph is the founder of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs.
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…
AISD Presents McCallum Fine Arts Showcase and Open House
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD presents the McCallum Fine Arts Academy Showcase and Open House for prospective students and their parents.Who: Eighth and ninth graders, who are interested in pursuing an intensive high school course of study in music, dance, visual/digital arts or theatre, and their families
Campus Parent Ambassador (CPA) Program Meeting
TThe Campus Parent Ambassador Program is a special education parent engagement initiative that identifies campus parent leaders who are knowledgeable about resources available to families with special needs.This ambassador assists families by educating them on the various programs, services, supports, and information systems found within AISD and the greater Austin community that focus on…
Media Advisory: USDA Food and Nutrition Leader Visits Ann Richards School Wednesday
AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, Janey Thornton, deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will visit the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders to learn about Austin ISD’s farm-to-school program and how the district is meeting new federal nutritional guidelines for foods served in school cafeterias.
AISD’s McCallum High School Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Fundraising Gala
AUSTIN, Texas—McCallum High School’s 60th Anniversary Committee invites the public to help celebrate the school’s anniversary with a gala. Proceeds will go toward school needs.When: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24Where: UT Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin ISD Press Statement - End-of-course Grading Policy
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen released the following statement today regarding Commissioner of Education Robert Scott's announcement to defer the implementation of the 15 percent grading requirement connected to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams:
AISD Teacher Awarded for Helping Reduce Freshman Course Failures, Dropouts
On Dec. 8, Austin High School teacher R. Keeth Matheny and two of his students will be featured on the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network’s monthly webcast, “Solutions to the Dropout Crisis.”