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Student Coverage: District Premieres 'AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin' Film
By Sonny StephensAustin High School, The Maroon NewsAustin ISD premiered its student-made film, "AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin," at the Performing Arts Center on Thursday night. The film featured clips made by students from every high school in the district."It's so exciting because our students created the films, it really is a collection of their work," Superintendent Paul…
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Geographic Explorer Visits AISD Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, AISD students and teachers will learn about geothermal energy from Andrés Ruzo, a geoscientist and National Geographic Young Explorers grantee.
AISD Names Leo Lopez Executive Director for Finance
Austin, TX—Tonight, the Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Leo Lopez as the new executive director of finance, effective July 1.
Linder Elementary School Wins Water Bottle-Refilling Station
The 2014-15 Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Austin Leadership class partnered with Austin ISD schools to create short videos to raise awareness of landfill waste reduction. Linder Elementary School took first place in the competition. The school's winning video will be shared on the city of Austin website, the city television channel and on the city mobile app. You…
Single-Gender Schools Provide Unique Opportunity for AISD Middle School Students
Beginning in the 2014-15 school year, Garcia and Pearce will operate as single-gender schools, where our exemplary staff will deliver focused, customized curriculum that results in students’ continued academic success and provides them with the opportunity to thrive socially and academically.
AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month with Student-Designed Billboard
"Imagine the Possibilities," the 2017 theme of Austin ISD's Youth Art Month, kicked off with the signing of a student-designed billboard.Travis Early College High School art student David Thang signed his artwork on the billboard at 1614 Montopolis Road.The Austin Fire Department lifted Thang; his art teacher, Rachael Wellborn; and Superintendent Paul Cruz up in a fire truck bucket to sign the…
MEDIA ADVISORY: From Kindergarten to Graduation: AISD and Bazaarvoice Foundation Create Entrepreneurship Opportunities
This week, Crockett High School, Covington and Bedichek middle schools, Cunningham Elementary School and Bazaarvoice Foundation will announce a partnership. The program develops and implements an entrepreneur program that begins in kindergarten and continues through high school.When: 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30Who: Remarks by Superintendent Paul Cruz
Crockett High School Student Invited to U.S. National High School Mathematics Championship
Austin, TX—Although Benjamin Henderson will earn his diploma from Crockett High School next week, he will continue to represent the school and Austin Independent School District. The American Society for Mathematics has invited him to compete in the U.S. National High School Mathematics Championship in Oklahoma City.
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Rapid Testing, Survey Results and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: ¡Pruebas rápidas, resultados de la encuesta y más!
Austin ISD was the first to apply and receive approval to participate in the Texas Education Agency’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing project. / El Austin ISD fue el primero en solicitar y recibir aprobación para participar en el proyecto de Pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 de la Agencia de Educación de Texas.
Eastside Memorial wins 2016 Rather Prize at SXSWedu
Eastside Memorial High School is the 2016 winner of the Rather Prize, a statewide competition that recognizes the best idea for improving Texas education. "This idea was chosen as the best out of hundreds from across the state of Texas. Thousands of people voted for Dr.