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AISD Participates in SXSWedu
The Austin Independent School District is pleased to once again partner with SXSWedu. Education’s most energetic and innovative leaders from all backgrounds of the learning landscape including teachers, administrators, university professors, business and policy leaders converge each March at the SXSWedu Conference & Festival. The four-day event is a platform for the growing SXSWedu community…
Vote on Options for the 2018–19 School Calendar / Votar en opciones para el calendario 2018–19
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2018–19 school year. The Calendar Task Force has created three calendar options and is seeking input from families and staff. Please take a moment to review each the information below, which summarizes the differences in each calendar.All three 2018–19 calendar options include:
City of Austin Supports AISD Programs in New Budget
Today, the Austin City Council voted to support AISD’s community education programs, including the district’s parent support specialists and after-school programming as part of its 2014-15 budget.The city funds to help support the district’s educational and community initiatives come at a critical time in relation to the Austin school district’s budget.
City of Austin Supports AISD Programs in New Budget
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin City Council has voted to support Austin ISD’s community education programs, including the district’s parent support specialists and after-school programming as part of its 2014-15 budget.The city funds to help support the district’s educational and community initiatives come at a critical time in relation to the Austin school district’s budget.
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Celebrating Family & Community Engagement / Celebrando la Participación de la Familia y la Comunidad
Austin NAACP Honors Carstarphen with DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
Community leaders recognize education leader for efforts to address disparities within districtThis weekend, the Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded the 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award to Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.
Rationale for canceling classes puts safety first: An op-ed from Dr. Paul Cruz
When forecasts of winter weather and hazardous road conditions force the school district to delay start times or close for the day, the first thing Austin school district leaders think about is how the decision will affect our students and families.
Vote on Options for the 2019–20 School Calendar / Votar en opciones para el calendario 2019–20
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2019–20 school year. The Calendar Task Force has worked very hard to prepare three calendar options. Please take a moment to review the summary of each calendar option below and express your preference by voting on one option: https://tinyurl.com/2019-2020-AISD-Calendar. The survey closes at midnight Dec. 20. All the calendars include:
Superintendent Carstarphen Earns 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
NAACP honors educator for efforts to address disparities within districtThe Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is awarding the 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award to Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.The award is based on the collective works of the honorees in the areas of civil rights and social justice. Carstarphen will receive the award…
Superintendent Carstarphen Earns 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
Media Interviews and Requests About the Award: If you would like to schedule an interview with Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder or would like to learn more about the Austin chapter of the NAACP and the 48th Annual DeWitty/Overton Freedom Fund Banquet, please call 512-476-6230.