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AISD Awarded $349,000 Grant to Help Strengthen Arts-Based Instruction in Title I Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—On Friday, Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of Education awarded Austin ISD the 2014 Professional Development for Arts Educators grant for specialized training of music teachers and enhanced fine arts coaching for general classroom teachers in Title I Pre K-12 schools.
Applications Being Accepted for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The National Science Foundation is accepting nominations and applications for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program, the highest recognition a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching. Awards may be given to mathematics and science teachers in each state and U.S. jurisdiction. Up to 108…
AISD Partners with Aetna for Health Care Benefits
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. The following aspects were significant in guiding our evaluation and selection process:
Week of Dec. 10: AISD’s Community Meetings for Potential Bond Projects
This week, Austin ISD invites families and community members to two community meetings regarding potential bond projects. These projects are former 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations (AAFRs) that have been referred to the Citizens’ Bond Advisory Committee for possible inclusion in the scope of the work for the next bond program.The meetings are part of AISD’s ongoing…
Dr. Cruz: AISD Pledges Support for My Brother's Keeper
Dear AISD Community,
District Welcomes Parent Feedback on STAAR
This spring, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments are replacing the four exit-level TAKS (Texas Assessments of Knowledge and Skills) exams as the state-mandated assessments that a student must pass in order to graduate.
Perez Elementary Students First to See Kids Vision for Life Van in Central Texas
Perez Elementary School students were the first in Central Texas to benefit from a joint effort between the Austin Community Foundation and Essilor Vision Foundation bringing a mobile vision van to Central Texas.
Anderson Educator Earns Humanities Award; McNamara One of Only 11 Teachers Recognized Across Texas
Austin, TX—Humanities Texas has honored Anderson High School humanities teacher Cathryne McNamara with its prestigious Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities award, which recognizes exemplary K-12 language arts, foreign language, history and social studies teachers with expansive knowledge of the humanities subjects they teach. McNamara is the only teacher in Central Texas to be honored by the…
Bedichek Middle School Selected as AVID National Demonstration School
Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 Advancement Via Individual Determination National Demonstration Schools. AVID is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that has turned thousands of underperforming students into confident, college-going scholars and graduates.
Austin Interfaith, AISD Launch New Leadership Development Program for Crockett, Lanier and Travis high schools
Three Austin high schools will get the opportunity to participate in a new program to keep students in school, develop leadership skills and prepare them for jobs.Austin Interfaith made the announcement today at AISD headquarters with Sen. Kirk Watson and AISD Board Trustees Paul Saldaña and Ann Teich speaking on behalf of the program.