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AISD Hosts Screening of "Bully"
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host a screening of the movie, "Bully" Wednesday, April 25, at Alamo Drafthouse. The screening will feature a discussion immediately following the film led by Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.
Board of Trustees Approves Equivalent of a 2 Percent Salary Increase
Dear Team AISD, We appreciate the outstanding work and service of every district employee. Your dedication is making a significant difference in the lives of our students and families.
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.
Webb Middle School Hosts Fourth Annual College Readiness Conference
Webb Early College Prep Academy hosts its fourth annual parent/student conference, ENCORE—Engaging our Community in College Readiness.This year's event is 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Webb Middle School, 601 E. St. Johns Ave.Families and students will participate in classes to help prepare them for career and college life.AISD Trustee Gina Hinojosa will present the keynote speech and will hold a…
Six AISD Schools Make TBEC Honor Roll
This week, the Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) released its annual honor roll, and out of 253 schools throughout the state that made the list, six were from AISD! These Honor Roll schools represent less than 4% of all public schools in Texas, and include 34 high schools, 38 middle schools and 181 elementary schools.
Take the Wheel: AISD Hiring Bus Drivers, Food Services
Austin ISD is hiring bus drivers, food service manager trainees and substitute food service production specialists.Applicants can attend an upcoming job fair, 8:30 a.m.–noon Wednesday, July 20, at AISD’s Southeast Bus Terminal, 7200 Bluff Springs Road.Apply online and be eligible for an on-site interview.Bus DriversCompensation: Starting at $14.60 per hourMinimum qualifications include:
2018 Austin ISD Latino Academic Achievement Awards
More than 200 Austin ISD Latino students, three community leaders and a former AISD interim superintendent Gonzalo Garza will be honored at the 2018 AISD Latino Academic Achievement Awards.When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12Where: Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.What: The event will feature performances by AISD students. Admission to the 2018 AISD Latino Academic…
AISD Student Participation in SAT Continues to Increase
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District (AISD) student participation in the SAT test continued to increase in 2011. AISD students outscored their counterparts in the state in Critical Reading, Math and Writing, while students’ average score was above that of the nation in Math, according to data released by the College Board today.
AVID Certifies Bedichek as a National Demonstration School
On Feb. 4, Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 AVID National Demonstration Schools.AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that aims to turn underperforming students into college-going scholars and graduates."It is a tremendous honor to be selected as a demo, and we are proud of our AVID program and…
AISD Celebrates 19th Annual Afterschool Showcase
Last week, students from across the district participated in the 19th Annual Austin ISD Afterschool Showcase at Kealing Middle School.Students spent the evening performing on stage, sharing what they’ve learned throughout the year with each other through interactive exhibits, which included topics like STEM, the arts and health and fitness.