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AISD Board Welcomes Two New Trustees
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees last night held swearing-in ceremonies for two new board members and two returning members, and thanked two outgoing trustees for their service. New trustees LaTisha Anderson and Kristin Ashy took their seats on the dais for the first time last night after being sworn in during the board's regular meeting. Anderson defeated incumbent trustee Ted…
Reagan ECHS Honors Class of 2018
Reagan Early College High School honored more than 250 seniors at their graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center. Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted the accomplishments of Reagan students this year:
Board Briefs: Work Session (Jan. 14)
Public Hearing: 2004 and 2008 Bond Program Contingency FundsCommunity members had the opportunity to comment on the proposed use of the 2004 and 2008 surplus contingency funds prior to scheduled action at the regular board meeting Jan. 28.Demographic Analysis and Enrollment Projections for the AISD 2012-13
Anderson High School Receives Delegates from Koblenz, Germany
Delegates from Koblenz, Germany—Austin’s sister city—recently paid a visit to Anderson High School as part of a celebration commemorating the 20-year relationship between the two cities. For the visit, each delegate donated a German book to the Anderson Library, while Austinites in turn donated their favorite English books to the Koblenz library.
Legislative, State Action Could Impact STAAR Testing
Texas schools will not find out their 2013 state ratings until August, but already a major legislative bill under consideration and the anticipated release of new rules that dictate how the state will calculate and evaluate the test results could have a major impact on the accountability system for Texas schools.
Media Advisory: AISD Celebrates Designation as Largest No Place for Hate® District in Nation
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD’s Cultural Proficiency & Inclusiveness, in the Office of Academics, is proud to announce that AISD has earned the designation as the largest No Place for Hate® district in the nation.What: All AISD principals are invited to celebrate AISD’s designation as the largest No Place for Hate® district in the nation and will receive a banner to display at their respective…
LASA Senior Takes Top Prize at SXSW Film Competition
Liberal Arts and Science Academy Senior Alina Vega was named jury winner in the 2013 SXSW Film Festival’s High School Short Film showcase Tuesday, March 12. Vega’s movie, “The Benefactress,” is about how the seamstress in a high school theatre company struggles through the run of a show, pushing through even as her life starts to collapse around her.Vega is a film…
Allison Elementary Earns Second Place at Central Texas First Lego League Robotics Competition
On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Allison Elementary Robotics Team competed in the Central Texas First Lego League Robotics Competition. The team earned the second place robotics award and the second place overall champions.
Voters Elect Boswell, Lugo to Board of Trustees / Los electores han seleccionado a Boswell, Lugo a la mesa directiva en la segunda vuelta electoral
Voters on Tuesday went to the polls one last time, electing Lynn Boswell and Noelita Lugo to the Austin ISD Board of Trustees. Boswell faced Jennifer Littlefield in the runoff to fill the District 5 seat of outgoing Board Secretary Amber Elenz, who has held the seat that represents Central Austin schools since November 2012. Lugo defeated Leticia Moreno Caballero for the at-large…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bowie High School Band to Accept Sudler Shield Award May 20
AUSTIN, Texas—The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will be awarded a 2013 Sudler Shield by Chairman of the Sudler Shield Dale Warren at an award ceremony and concert May 20.What: The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will perform at its Spring Concert Series, as well as receive recognition for its accomplishment in being a recipient of the Sudler Shield.