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Media Advisory: AISD's Interim Superintendent Stars as Mother Ginger in Ballet Austin's 'The Nutcracker'
Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz and Perez Elementary School Principal David Kauffman will star on separate nights as Mother Ginger in Ballet Austin's performance of "The Nutcracker."When: Cruz is scheduled to perform Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
Bedichek Junior Marines Earn Three National Titles
Austin, TX—After competing in their first National Middle School Drill Championship in Dallas, 25 students in Bedichek Middle School's Junior Marines Leadership Program won three national titles in Unarmed Color Guard, Armed Drill and Overall Color Guard. In preparation for the competition, students practiced two hours daily, Monday through Thursday, and four hours Saturday. In order to…
AISD Students Continue to Outperform State, Nation in ACT Test Results
Students in Austin ISD once again earned higher overall scores on the ACT exam in 2015–16, compared with their counterparts across the state and nation.“These results show that we are moving forward on our goal of ensuring every student is college–and career–ready,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “I am so proud of staff for all the hard work they have put in day in and day out for the success of…
Board Briefs: Work Session (April 8)
Recommended Revisions to Strategic PlanIn December 2009, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees approved a five-year Strategic Plan for the district. This plan, which was developed over several months of work by community representatives and AISD educators, provides the district with direction for instruction, curriculum, budgeting, staffing and partnerships.
Media Advisory: Marathon Kids Day Kicks off at Blazier Elementary School
AUSTIN, Texas—Marathon Kids will be holding an assembly at Blazier Elementary to kick off Marathon Kids Day, followed by a Healthy Food Scavenger Hunt with two AISD elementary Marathon Kids at the downtown Whole Foods Market.When: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:30 a.m. Blazier Elementary School assembly; 10 a.m. Marathon Kids Day at Whole Foods Market
Budget and AAFR Community Meeting
The Austin Independent School District welcomes your feedback about our community schools! Please join Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and AISD team members for a community conversation about the PRELIMINARY BUDGET for 2013 and scenarios for NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS for the 2013-14 school year.WHAT: Community meeting to discuss the 2012-13 Preliminary Budget and Annual Academic and…
Two Austin ISD Teachers Honored as EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors
Two Austin ISD educators have been selected for EcoRise’s 2017–18 Teacher Ambassador Program. EcoRise is a school-based curriculum focused on sustainability.The 2017–18 EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors from Austin ISD are:
Austin ISD Celebrates Grand Opening of McCallum Arts Center
Austin, TX— The nationally recognized McCallum Fine Arts Academy has a new home at the magnificent McCallum Arts Center (MAC), located at McCallum High School. The Austin Independent School District (AISD) and the Friends of the McCallum Fine Arts Academy celebrated the grand opening on Friday, September 30 with an open house and performances by McCallum dance students, choir, band, …
Internal Audit
Internal Audit Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of program, operational and administrative areas. The Austin ISD…
A Letter from Dr. Cruz: Safety Update/Carta del Dr. Cruz: Actualización Sobre la Seguridad
June 13, 2018 Dear Austin ISD Community, The safety of our students is our most important priority, especially as events throughout the state and nation continue to affect them. Moreover, we know that our students and staff need safe, positive learning environments so they can learn and excel. We want to share just a few of the steps that we have taken to keep our children safe on AISD…