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Sen. Kirk Watson, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos Register Students to Vote
Sen. Kirk Watson and Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos visited Austin High School yesterday to emphasize to students the importance of registering to vote. Primary elections in Texas begin March 6, and the two officials joined students in Rolando Duarte's senior government class to register students who are or will be 18 before the primaries."Believe it or not, your vote does…
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,…
Golden Raves awarded to Teacher Assistants for TA Appreciation Week (En español)
This week Superintendent Matias Segura surprised four Teacher Assistants with Golden Rave Awards in recognition of Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week.
‘All for Lunch’ non-profit clears current lunch debt (En español)
In an effort to ensure students have access to a healthy meal, All for Lunch, has paid off the $16,032 lunch debt balance districtwide. Why it matters: Families will have one less thing to worry about heading into the holiday season while students still enjoy healthy, nourishing meals at school.
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.
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.
Interim Superintendent Surprises Teacher of the Year Winners
Today, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised three teachers in their classrooms and announced their selection as Austin ISD’s 2014 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.Being selected as a teacher of the year is one of the highest honors bestowed on AISD teachers. Each year, one of the finalists is named Austin Teacher of the Year and selected to serve as the district’s…
The JOY of Teaching: Special Education Teacher Ali DeVeny (En español)
Her story in 4 answers. What sparked your love for Special Education? When I was a kid in the 1980’s Special Education was a place, not a service. In my case, it was a place near the boiler room. I have a learning disability, and I am deaf in one ear. So, by second grade, I knew great teachers had magic and I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted everyone to feel special. If Special…
Eagle Talk Show Celebrates One Year
AUSTIN, Texas—Next week, an Austin ISD talk show created to increase parental engagement and inspire students to focus on academics will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a red carpet event and special guests, including AISD's Chief Schools Officer Paul Cruz and Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo.
District releases draft budget reduction plan that safeguards, librarians, counselors, nurses, planning periods (En español)
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura presented a three-year proposal to the Board of Trustees Nov. 22, outlining options to balance the budget. Now it’s the community’s turn to weigh in. Why it matters: District leaders must find $92 million to eliminate the budget deficit while keeping cuts farthest from the classroom and preserving the student experience. Of Note: Options…