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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.…
'Students benefit from in-person learning,' CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now recommending students return to in-person learning this year, according to guidelines released July 9. Why it matters: In-person learning is now backed by scientists as the best way to learn, even while the pandemic isn’t fully over.
Community conversations provide feedback on possible tax rate election (En español)
Austin ISD families, staff and community members provided feedback this week on a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election ahead of a possible vote to put the issue on the November 2024 ballot.
Austin ISD Dedicates Bertha Sadler Means YWLA
Austin ISD officials gathered with city, state and community leaders today to dedicate the former Pearce Middle School as the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women's Leadership Academy.
Board adopts $954 million annual budget (En español)
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2024–25 budget, totaling $954 million in operating expenses, at its June 20 Regular Voting Meeting. The details: Austin taxpayers generated $1.69 billion in revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. However, after $821 million is sent to the state’s recapture program, the district will operate with a $78 million deficit for the 2024-25…
New A–F Rating System/El nuevo sistema de clasificación A-F
Austin ISD Community,You may have heard about a new A–F rating system for Texas schools. I want to share some information about the new system so you are aware of how our district and schools will be measured by the state beginning in 2018.
Austin ISD’s Pre-K Enrollment Fair scheduled for July 20
Austin ISD is holding a Pre-K Enrollment Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at Crockett Early College High School, 5601 Manchaca Road. Studies show enrolling early in school helps children get a head start and improves their chances for a successful future. The district offers free Pre-K for eligible 3-and 4-year-olds at campuses throughout the district. Additionally, at more than…
Austin ISD’s Pre-K Enrollment Fair scheduled for July 20
Austin ISD is holding a Pre-K Enrollment Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at Crockett Early College High School, 5601 Manchaca Road. Studies show enrolling early in school helps children get a head start and improves their chances for a successful future. The district offers free Pre-K for eligible 3-and 4-year-olds at campuses throughout the district. Additionally, at more than…
AISD Offers Eligible Students Free and Reduced Lunch
AUSTIN—Austin ISD provides free and reduced meals to those eligible for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Who is eligible?
AISD Names Edna Butts as its New Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Policy Oversight
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District has named Edna Ramon Butts as the new Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Policy Oversight.Butts has served as General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor for Sen. Kirk Watson for more than five years, monitoring and developing policy in the areas of public and higher education, as well as immigration, housing and jurisprudence.