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District Embraces Opportunities, Challenges in #AISDFuture
Austin ISD's mission—to prepare students for college, career and life by reinventing the urban school experience—is one the district takes seriously.This mission requires thoughtful discussions about aging facilities and the best way to anticipate the needs of students, families, teachers and the community in the coming decades.The emerging Facility Master Plan is the blueprint by which the…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD’s Emily Smith Featured in “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom”
AUSTIN, Texas—AISD’s Emily E. Smith, one of 50 teachers featured in Random House and Welcome Books’ “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom,” as well as a group of her peers, discuss classroom culture.Who: Emily E. Smith, a teacher at Cunningham Elementary School, and Amy Lloyd, principal at Cunningham
AISD Theater Students Win Big at State Conference
AISD's theater students won big at this year's Texas State Thespian Festival.
Statement from the Board President on Behalf of the AISD Board of Trustees / Declaración del presidente de la mesa directiva en representación de la mesa directiva del AISD
Statement from the Board President on behalf of the AISD Board of Trustees
AISD Revises 2013-14 School Calendar
Austin, TX—This week, the Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to revise the 2013-14 school year calendar, moving spring break up one week to coincide with the University of Texas at Austin’s schedule.The district’s 2014 spring break is now scheduled from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14.There are no other changes to the calendar.
AISD Celebrates Transportation Employees
Austin ISD is saying thank you to its transportation employees this week in commemoration of National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21. This year’s theme is, “Be Aware – Know the Danger Zone!” Transportation employees were recognized on Monday, October 17 at 6:00 a.m. at the Saegert terminal and on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 a.m. at the Nelson terminal.
Inscripción en las clases de ESL para adultos del Austin ISD de la primavera de 2019 / Austin ISD Adult ESL Classes Spring 2019 Registration
El Departamento de Educación Escolar, Familiar y Comunitaria del Austin ISD invita a los adultos interesados en aprender inglés a una de nuestras próximas series de clases. Las clases de ESL para adultos del AISD son gratuitas, pero los estudiantes tienen que cumplir con lo siguiente:
MEDIA ADVISORY Webb Middle School Students Perform at Free St. John’s Tree Lighting
Join the St. John’s community in a free, public holiday event featuring musical performances, face painting, crafts, snacks and Santa lighting a holiday tree.Who: United Way for Greater Austin, a local nonprofit and community service organization, is sponsoring this tree lighting with musical performances by Webb Middle School students.
Austin ISD Bridges Innovation with Everyday Classroom
Walking into Small Middle School feels like walking onto a college campus. Take, for instance, the school’s library. Unlike the traditionally quiet atmosphere associated with libraries, teachers and administrators want students talking and engaged while they are reading—so much so that Principal Amy Taylor deliberately redesigned the library so that it feels more like a coffee shop. …
Austin ISD Board of Trustees to Hold Special Hearing on Annual District Report
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing Jan. 30. to discuss an annual report, which includes data from the Academic Excellence Indicator System, as well as information related to campus performance objectives, student violent and criminal incidents and postsecondary enrollment.Who: AISD Board of TrusteesWhat: Presentation and special…