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AISD Proud: 2019 Teachers of the Year Surprised by Superintendent
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2019 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD teachers. "At Austin ISD it so important to recognize our teachers for the great work they do,"…
Projected budget deficit widens as local property values decline (En español)
We’re back with another budget update! When we last checked in, we shared that the district was working to tackle a $92 million deficit over three years. Since then we’ve gotten new information from the Travis Central Appraisal District that means we could be facing a budget deficit between $105–121 million for the 2025–26 school year. Why it matters: A bigger budget deficit means our…
Salute nominations open for Austin ISD staff (Es español)
Nominations are now open for Austin ISD’s annual Salute Awards! This event honors outstanding staff members who demonstrate unwavering dedication to student success and achievement across our district. Do you know someone who fits the bill? We invite all Austin ISD staff, students, families, and community members to nominate deserving staff members in the following categories:
Rapid Chess Tournament at Eastside Early College High School
Join the 2nd Annual Eastside Rapid Chess Tournament on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the gym at Eastside Early College High School, 900 Thompson St., Austin, TX, 78702. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m., with multiple rounds of chess for players, and a mid-day break. Match play and the award ceremony will be completed by 5 p.m.
What Two Principals Learned About Their Schools During COVID
No one will be sorry to see the pandemic end, but two Austin principals on Wednesday said that what they have learned and how their schools have changed will help them as they lead their schools into the future. Principals Alan Stevens of Boone Elementary School and Heather Parmelee of Kocurek Elementary School spoke to The Austin Founders Lions Club and said the benefits they have gained since…
Board Bulletin: Trustees and district leaders review accountability ratings, budget, plans for Dobie (En español)
It’s time again for another installment of the Board Bulletin. During our Board Voting Session this week, we dug into the newly-released 2023 Accountability Ratings from the Texas Education Agency, the district’s budget and the Dobie Middle School turnaround plan. Let's get to it. Since it’s a voting meeting, the lion’s share of the presentations occurred in the Superintendent’s…
End-of-Year Review Highlights AISD Successes
AISD began the 2013–14 school year on Aug. 26, 2013, with more than 85,000 students, including 561 Grizzlies at the district’s newest facility, Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary, which opened this year. During the first week of school, Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen and other district leaders visited 14 schools to welcome students and staff.
AISD Bond 2017 One-Year Anniversary Update
Austin ISD Friends: One year ago, voters approved AISD's largest bond: a $1 billion investment to embark on the first phase of a long-term plan to modernize schools and address overcrowding and critical deficiencies. Since then, our AISD bond team and school communities have launched an aggressive schedule to begin designing and constructing the innovative learning spaces worthy of our…
Mathews Elementary School Honors Community Members on May 8
Mathews Elementary School will induct three community members into the Mathews Hall of Honor, recognizing the significant effect their lives of service have made in the Austin community. The 2015 annual Hall of Honor induction ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m. Friday, May 8, at Mathews Elementary, with remarks from school and district officials, and Mathews students.Following the ceremony,…
Austin ISD Announces 2014 Teachers of the Year
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Austin Independent School District Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised three exemplary AISD’s teachers as the 2014 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school at their respective campuses.