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Benito Faz-Banda, director de la primaria Widén, impulsa el bilingüismo Por Guillermo Zenizo (English version below)
Board Bulletin: Trustees receive math, discipline and special education updates, learn more about Dobie options
It’s time again for another installment of the Board Bulletin. During our Board Information Session this week, we delved into key areas impacting our students and community: discipline disproportionality, math progress and special education enhancements. Let's get into it!
Lisa Richardson Teacher of the Year finalist
By Eddie Villa Teacher of the Year finalist Lisa Richardson’s life has been shaped by her experiences. Richardson is now a bilingual second-grade teacher at Walnut Creek Elementary. But she started as the daughter of immigrant parents. After growing up, she saw families face injustices when coming to the United States while volunteering at The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and…
Celebrating 2020-21 Volunteer of the Year
In a year unlike any other, our volunteers were on the front lines with us in every way. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2020-21 Volunteers of the Year. We know public schools could not work without the people from the community who step up to do what’s needed, and this is our chance to salute the best of an indispensable bunch.
2021 Teachers of the Year Finalists Revealed
In a series of surprise visits filled with congratulatory elbow bumps, sheet cake, and plaques, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde visited four Austin schools on Wednesday to celebrate four teachers who were selected as Austin ISD’s 2021 Teacher of the Year finalists.
Austin ISD Going Mask Optional Starting Saturday
Per the Governor’s order, starting Saturday, June 5, masks and temperature checks will no longer be required to enter Austin ISD schools and facilities. If you have not been vaccinated, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask for your own protection as the CDC continues to recommend. Also, we will no longer require temperature checks. Students and visitors are still required to complete the…
Austin High School CTE Teacher is finalist for a prestigious ACTE ‘Career Teacher of the Year award’ (En español)
Austin High School Career and Technical Education Teacher, Nick Lebo, stands as a distinguished finalist for the prestigious Association for Career & Technical Education National Career Teacher of the Year award.
Austin ISD Creative Learning Initiative awarded national $100K grant (En español)
The Austin art community will have more opportunities to collaborate with Austin ISD after the district received new funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. The details: This is the 10th year Austin ISD has received this grant, which will continue supporting the collaborative work between Austin ISD and local artists, plus fund continuous professional development for educators to…
ENCORE Student and Family Conference
Find your path to college at the 10th Annual ENCORE Student and Family Conference! Join us at Webb Middle School (601 E. St. Johns Ave.) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this family and community event. The ENCORE program includes:
‘National Report Card’ shows Austin ISD students returning to pre-pandemic levels
Austin ISD student scores are higher than state, peer-districts, national charter students and the nationwide average, according to the latest testing cycle of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Schools nationwide have spent years grappling with pandemic-related challenges. These results are an encouraging sign that Austin ISD has a strong academic foundation and learning is…