Site Search
Dr. Cruz: AISD Pledges Support for My Brother's Keeper
Dear AISD Community,
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…
Libraries Collaborate with Austin Children’s Museum
Libraries in twelve schools are participating in “Cuentos de Familia/Family Stories,” a partnership between the Austin Children’s Museum and AISD. The project was inspired by the family storytelling themes of renowned artist Carmen Lomas Garza and the museum’s exhibit “En mi Familia/In My Family” based on the artist’s award-winning picture books. Third grade students in participating schools are…
Students Named Semi-finalists in Prestigious Siemens Competition
Four AISD students have been named semifinalists in the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation’s premier science research competition for high school students. This competition recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Students also have an…
AISD Breaks Ground on Living Laboratory; Outdoor Habitat Offers Hands-on Learning Opportunities in Nature
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District, the National Wildlife Federation and community volunteers are breaking ground on a district-wide, science lab and classroom, an outdoor habitat that will feature plants and materials native to Central Texas and learning stations that will connect AISD students with nature.What: AISD and its partners will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the…
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.
Lanier High School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
What: The Viking gold is shining brighter this year as Lanier High School celebrates its 50th Golden Anniversary (1961-2011). You won’t want to miss all of the fun activities planned for alumni, their families and community members on Saturday, November 12!When:
Texas Education Agency Grants Appeals for Accountability Ratings
Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District (AISD) received notification from Commissioner of Education Robert Scott that the appeals of the state accountability rating for one high school and four middle schools have been granted. In August, Austin ISD appealed ratings for LBJ High School, Garcia Middle School, Mendez Middle School, Burnet Middle School and Bedichek Middle School. All five…
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.