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AISD Answers White House Call to Improve Achievement of Young Men of Color
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, leaders from the Austin Independent School District joined President Barack Obama and public school representatives from across the country to pledge to improve the academic and social outcomes of boys and young men of color.Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz and Trustee Cheryl Bradley traveled to the nation’s capital to answer the White House’s call to support boosting efforts…
Planning to Donate on #GivingTuesday? Help Austin Ed Fund Reach $20,000 to Support AISD Students
In celebration of #GivingTuesday on Nov. 29, Austin Ed Fund—a nonprofit supporting AISD schools—is launching its first giving campaign, aiming to raise $20,000. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving to promote giving back, along with the shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on…
2017 Bond Newsletter Issue 4
As part of Austin ISD's continued commitment to communicate the progress of the 2017 Bond to the community, we are sharing the latest issue of our AISD Future: 2017 Bond Newsletter.
More Than 30 AISD Teachers Earn National Teaching Certification
The Austin Independent School District continues to have the largest number of nationally certified teachers, employing more than four times as many as any district in the state, an amount that is increasing with the recent certification and certification renewal of 32 AISD teachers.
AISD Educator Creates Hip Hop Song to Cheer Students in STAAR Test
Before taking the state’s accountability test next week, students at Fulmore Middle School and around the Austin school district will get an added boost of encouragement through the form of a catchy hip hop beat created by an AISD educator.Frankie Mendoza, director of Fulmore’s Afterschool Center on Education (ACE), wanted a way to encourage and inspire his students before taking the State of…
AISD Students Outperform Their Peers in Austin Charter Schools
Each year, charter schools use this week (#CharterSchoolsWeek) as a time to raise awareness about their schools. But here at Austin ISD, we feel this is also an opportunity for us to raise awareness about our amazing schools, students and academic successes. Data shows that the Austin ISD outperforms the majority of charter schools in the Austin area. The comparisons come for the 2015…
Gorzycki Middle School
Gorzycki Middle School first opened its doors to students in 2009. Gorzycki is named in honor of longtime music educator and band director Diane Elaine Gorzycki, who worked with the Austin ISD for 30 years. GMS strives to create a secure and collaborative climate where students are empowered to…
Mental Health Parent Coaching Series
Join us for this secondary focused Mental Health Series at Travis High School, 1221 E. Oltorf Street from 10–11:30 a.m. on these dates: Jan. 23: Helping My Child with Anxiety Feb. 21: Bullying and Boundaries Mar. 27: Is Technology Hurting my Child? Register for 2019 Mental Health Series
AISD Succeeds, Wins Championships in Chess, Film, Latin, Swimming, Forensics, Drill Team and More
Austin ISD and the Board of Trustees recognize and applaud the outstanding achievements of AISD students. Tonight, a special meeting of the Board of Trustees recognizes student success. These recognitions cover a wide variety of skills and awards, and showcase some of the wonderful accomplishments students in the district have made. UIL State Swimming and Diving Austin High School …
Vote on Options for the 2016–17 School Calendar / Votar en opciones para el calendario 2016–17
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2016–17 school year. The Calendar Task Force has created two calendar options and is seeking input. Please take a moment to review each option below.After you have reviewed the calendars, please visit our online survey to cast your vote.