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Budget Briefs: Task Force Continues Subcommittee Work, Prepares Recommendations
The Budget Stabilization Task Force continued to work in subcommittees refining its recommendations at its Oct. 10 meeting. The eighth meeting of the task force was the final meeting dedicated to subcommittee work before each group reports to the whole task force for discussion. The Board of Trustees this summer approved the school year 2018-19 budget, which included a $29 million dip into…
AISD Releases Response to Texas Civil Rights Project Report
In September, the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) released a report about school funding. The administration has reviewed the claims made by TCRP and analyzed their findings in its report. As a result, the administration has issued a response to the claims made in TCRP's report. The following represents the administration’s response.
Austin ISD Holds Media Briefing for Convocation
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District invites media to ask questions about the district’s goals and priorities for the new year, following the 2013 virtual, all-staff convocation.What: Media briefing with AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen
Austin ISD Wins Inaugural TAEA District of Distinction Award
Austin ISD has received the Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Award - an honor given to the top 2 percent of school districts in the state. TAEA announced the 20 winners of the District of Distinction Award, which honored districts that provided a well-rounded education, which advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all…
Ann Richards School Earns Grant from MIT Organization
Austin, Texas—The Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam recently awarded a $9,500 grant to the Ann Richards School for Young Women leaders to create a pressurized produce preserver that runs on sustainable renewable energy. The school is one of just 16 high schools nationwide selected as an InvenTeam this year.
MEDIA ADVISORY Latino Academic Achievement Awards to be Held May 6
Austin ISD is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The ceremony will recognize students for various accomplishments and community leaders for community service, advocacy and volunteerism. When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6
Budget Community Conversation Next Steps
See the results of the Budget Prioritization Survey and how public feedback impacted the shape of the preliminary 2018-19 budget proposal.Learn about the work done to date to keep district spending more in line with anticipated revenues as well as next steps in the multi-year budget stabilization process.Thursday, April 26 | 6–7 p.m.Reagan High School Cafeteria, 7104 Berkman Dr. 78752Child…
Shark Tank-Type Academic Program on Campus
The Crockett student entrepreneurship program is the first of its kind in the nation. Students partner with Austin entrepreneurs and funders who promote, critique and support them as they create products or businesses by the end of their junior year. Crockett students will use this 21st-century classroom for academics and to provide them space to develop products, businesses or…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Sept. 25
Top Story: Bus Riding Protocols Austin ISD is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation to our students. We are implementing protocols that all families who qualify for bus transportation should know if they plan on using this service. The full plan for our bus-riding families can be found on the Open for Learning Plan Version 4. Below are highlights of this communication.
AISD Trustees Approve Plan to Strengthen Student Achievement for Eastside Memorial Vertical Team
Austin, TX—Tonight, the Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve a plan to implement the Johns Hopkins Talent Development Secondary partnership and strengthen achievement for students feeding into Eastside Memorial High School.