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Austin ISD teachers and students concerned about impacts of restricting social studies curriculum
For some teachers, there’s been an extra challenge as they prepare lessons for the year – making sure they don’t violate new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
2013 JROTC End of Year Awards Banquet
Travis High School will host a special awards ceremony for its JROTC Cadets to recognize their outstanding performance during the 2012-13 school year. Guests at the assembly will include representatives from the following:American Veterans AssociationNavy LeagueMilitary Officers Association of AmericaSons and Daughters of the American RevolutionDaedaliansMilitary Order of the Purple HeartFleet…
Austin ISD Teacher Named Finalist for 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year
On the first day of school, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde surprised Sanford Jeames, health sciences teacher at Eastside Early College High School in his classroom with a gift bag, colorful orchids and an excited “congratulations!”
Austin ISD Teacher Named Finalist for 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year
On the first day of school, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde surprised Sanford Jeames, health sciences teacher at Eastside Early College High School in his classroom with a gift bag, colorful orchids and an excited “congratulations!” Jeames was named the Region 13 2022 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year and finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year.
District plans for ALC, community partners move to Mendez Middle School site (En español)
Correction: An earlier version of this post included information on a Mendez community meeting. The May 6 meeting at Mendez is for Third Future families. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Austin ISD Alternative Learning Center as well as some community partners will co-locate at the Mendez Middle School campus. The details: The ALC, as well as the ASPIRE Family Literacy…
Greater Austin YMCA to Lease Office Space from Austin ISD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Sean Doles, Greater Austin YMCA, sean.doles@austinymca.org, (512) 923-5015. JJ Maldonado, Austin ISD Sr. Media Relations, jorge.maldonado@austinisd.org, (512) 406-1550
Austin ISD Black History Month
Austin ISD Celebrates Black History Month Join Austin ISD in celebrating Black History Month! Every February, to honor the multifaceted experiences our Black students, staff and families Austin ISD celebrates Black History Month, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
Pre-K and Kinder registrations spike for the 2022-23 school year (En español)
In another sign that the pandemic is waning, registrations for Austin ISD pre-K and kindergarten have already doubled what they were last spring. Why it matters: The district saw the largest decrease in enrollment among pre-K and kindergarten through the pandemic, and this accounted for a large portion of the district failing to meet enrollment expectations.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration Now Open
The Austin Independent School District is registering students in its pre-kindergarten program for the 2012-2013 school year. Children are eligible to enroll in the program if they are 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2012 and:
AISD Honors Top Talent at Salute
Salute, co-hosted by AISD and Austin Partners in Education, is the annual event that recognizes some of the district's outstanding team members for their dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.At the event last night, May 29, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, AISD honored the Teacher of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, Principal of the Year,…