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TEDxYouth Second Annual Conference
AISD has partnered with TEDxYouth to support the upcoming TEDxYouth@Austin Second Annual Conference. TEDxYouth@Austin, an event connected with TED Talks, is a completely student-led event that invites speakers from all over the US to talk about ideas worth spreading. This year’s theme, Re: Solve, focuses on taking action, making changes physically occur, the process of repeating tasks again…
Reminder: AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district will…
Volunteer Opportunity: Go Green at Travis High School
Start the year out right by doing good.
Northeast Elementary School to Receive $25 Million Investment
Norman Elementary School is among the first of 17 campuses throughout the district where construction will begin as part of the 2017 bond.Projects within the bond will support the district’s vision to reinvent public education by creating 21st-century learning spaces that include bright, collaborative spaces, state-of-the-art technology, outdoor classrooms and community spaces.
MEDIA ADVISORY Look Both Ways: AISD, City Promote Safety at 11th Annual Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back-to-School Bash to promote safe travels to and from school. The Back to School Bash informs AISD parents and students about district and community resources available to families for a safe and successful start to the new school year. This is an initiative of the AISD Department of Communications and Community…
AISD Schools and Offices Change Schedule to Save Energy
Austin, TX—In an effort to cut energy usage this summer, the Austin Independent School District will change its schedule during the month of July.The changes that will occur are:
More Than 500 Trojans Graduate From Anderson High School
Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz, AISD Board of Trustees members and Principal Donna Houser welcomed friends and family of more than 500 seniors to the Frank Erwin Center for the class of 2014's graduation ceremony.Cruz highlighted some of Anderson High School's achievements, including being recognized by College Board with the 2013 Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts, and being…
A Major New Award for Extraordinary Teaching
Amazing teachers deserve more attention. That’s the idea behind the Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice, a major new award that honors extraordinary teachers.Offered by TNTP, a nonprofit organization working to ensure that more students learn from excellent teachers, the $25,000 prize will be given to up to five teachers each year. Winning teachers will also have the opportunity to…
New Early Childhood Center Update
Background:In October, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees asked the community to submit nominations for the name of a new early childhood center, scheduled to open in August 2012. The center, which will be located at 5200 Freidrich Lane in East Austin, is a part of the 2008 Apple at Work Bond Program.UPDATE:
Austin Students Win Scholarships in Statesman Competition
Crockett student Leanna Gomez recently won First Place in the Austin American-Statesman Speak Out! Picture This! Scholarship Competition. Leanna won a $3000 scholarship for an editorial on the dangers of texting while driving. This is the third year in a row that a Crockett student has taken First Place in this competition. Also, Travis High School student Melanie Salazar placed third, earning a…