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Board of Trustees one step closer to approving budget, scorecard (En español)
The Board of Trustees is meeting weekly this month as they refine two major items that will determine how Austin ISD operates for years to come. Why it matters: With the ongoing financial strain due to outdated state funding and recapture, it’s critical for the district to keep a focus on student achievement while making every dollar count. Let’s dig into the latest budget discussions:
Superintendent to Join Austin ISD Students in Effort to Set World Reading Record
Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District (AISD) Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will read a favorite story book with Casis Elementary School students during "Read for the Record," as part of a worldwide effort to raise awareness for the need to read to children at a young age. Superintendent Carstarphen will join children and adults across the country to set two new reading records – for…
AISD Announces Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year
Austin, TX—Every teacher has a story. And for Austin ISD’s 2012 Teachers of the Year, the story of what set them on the path to becoming an educator began at an early age. Tracy Graham says her positive experience attending public schools inspired her to teach. Alicia Brown-Forbes says as a young child, she pretended to teach her siblings and knew that teaching was her calling. As a first-…
AISD Appoints Five Principals For 2012-13 School Year
Austin, TX—Tonight, Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of principals for Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus, Kealing Middle School, Parades Middle School, Metz Elementary School and Lucy Read Pre-kindergarten Demonstration Center.Bryan Miller, Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus
Drumroll, please…announcing Salute finalists
Salute, our annual staff celebration, is three weeks away and for the first time, we’re expanding our recognition categories and celebrating even more of our incredible team members. Why it matters: We know it takes a whole system to give our students and families a stellar educational experience.
Summer Theater Series performs to sold out crowds (En español)
For the first time in the history of the Austin ISD Summer Theatre Series, a musical sold out completely, filling the Performing Arts Center to capacity.
Austin ISD Celebrates Juneteenth
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD staff members, students and the Austin community will celebrate Juneteenth at this year’s parade.What: AISD team members and members of the Board of Trustees will lead the AISD All-Star band in the parade, showcasing custom-designed AISD T-shirts and carrying an AISD banner.Schedule of events:
AISD Looking for Foodies, Great Drivers
Austin ISD is hiring bus drivers, food service managers and substitute food service production specialists.Applicants can attend an upcoming job fair, 8:30 a.m.–noon Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Baker Center, 3908 Avenue B.Click here to apply online and be eligible for an on-site interview.Bus DriversCompensation: Starting at $14.60 per hourMinimum qualifications include:
Becker Elementary School Teacher Named 2017 Texas Teacher of the Year
The Texas Association of School Administrators announced today that Becker Elementary School teacher Allison Ashley has been chosen as the 2017 Texas Teacher of the Year.Ashley was named 2017 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year today and then selected from the two state-level winners (elementary and secondary) to represent Texas in the National Teacher of the Year program.
Becker Elementary School Teacher Named 2017 Texas Teacher of the Year
The Texas Association of School Administrators announced today that Becker Elementary School Teacher Allison Ashley has been chosen as the 2017 Texas Teacher of the Year. The Texas Teacher of the Year program recognizes and rewards teachers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching. Ashley will represent Texas in the National Teacher of the Year program.…