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Garza High Women’s Studies Class Performs “We Are the Fourth Wave of Feminism”
Austin, TX—High school juniors at Garza High School will perform “We Are the Fourth Wave of Feminism,” an original piece written by the students to share what they have learned from their women’s studies class.When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27Where: Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road
East Austin Parents and Community Leaders Visit IDEA Flagship School
On Tuesday, November 8, a group of parents and community leaders from the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team traveled by bus to Donna, Texas for a site visit to IDEA College Prep (Donna), IDEA Public School's flagship campus.Founded in 2000, the campus has grown from 75 to 1,407 students, and recently celebrated its second year in a row graduating 100% of its seniors.
LASA Opens its Doors for Showcase
The parents, staff and students of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) invite you to learn more about AISD’s only “exemplary” comprehensive high school. Please join the LASA community on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for an open house and learn why Newsweek ranks LASA as the 21st best public school in the United States.
Dr. Cruz Joins Ice Bucket Challenge to Raise Awareness About ALS
It’s hot outside, but Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz knows how to cool off—while supporting a good cause.This week, Dr. Cruz joined the ranks of civic leaders and celebrities across the country—from Bill Gates and the Kennedys to Lady Gaga, LeBron James and Oprah Winfrey—to join the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge.”The ALS Association’s challenge calls for people to film themselves being…
Burger Athletic Complex
Facts and Figures Location: 3200 Jones Rd.
Delco Activity Center
Facts and Figures Location: 4601 Pecan Brook Dr.
Marathon Kids Kickoff
The Marathon Kids program for K-5 students kicked off Saturday, October 1 at UT's Mike Myers Stadium. Thousands of AISD families ran together and earned their Marathon Kids Reward Water Bottles, bicycle stickers, tattoos and coveted UT Athlete autographs.
Book Distribution for Title I Schools on Saturday, March 29th
Austin ISD and AISD Literacy Work Group, Education Austin, and First Book teamed up to bring 40,000 free books to Title I campuses earlier this year, and the books are now ready to be distributed to campuses.
Partnerships for Progress: Reagan ECHS Career Launch Recognized as Statewide Model Program
In recognition of its efforts to prepare students for Texas workforce needs, Reagan Early College High School Career Launch has been named one of three Industry Cluster Innovative Academy Models in Texas.
Five Austin ISD Teachers Receive Surprise Visit and Classroom Supplies
Five deserving Austin Independent School District teachers received a surprise visit on October 4 from OfficeMax and their school principals where they were awarded $1,000 worth of much-needed classroom supplies as part of the retailer’s A Day Made Better national event. One day each year, the nationwide program honors 1,000 teachers for their extraordinary efforts in the classroom. Teachers were…