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Marshall Middle School Open House
General Marshall Middle School will be hosting an open house from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 for existing and potential future Marshall Rams to learn more about the exciting opportunities Marshall has to offer including Dual Language, Fine Arts, STEM-Focused Career and Technology Education, Advanced Academics and AVID. Austin ISD will also share an update on the school’s enrollment trends and…
Inclusive Schools Week
Inclusive Schools Week and Special Education Staff Appreciation Week provide campuses with the opportunity to initiate practices to further ensure schools continue to improve their goal of successfully educating and including ALL children while celebrating the integral role of our special education service providers (case managers, TAs, SLPs, Related Services).
Media Advisory: Austin ISD to Hold Dedication Ceremony for Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy
AUSTIN, Texas—This weekend, Austin ISD will hold an official dedication ceremony for the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy.What: A dedication ceremony, featuring remarks by Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Former State Rep. Wilhelmina Delco, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz and AISD Trustee Cheryl BradleyWhen: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11Where: Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s…
'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.
AISD Names Angela Del Grande High School Teacher of the Year
Angela Del Grande is a high school Life Skills Teacher and director of the Transition to Life in the Community program at The Rosedale School.She began working as a substitute teacher at Rosedale in 2007 and has been full time since 2008. Rosedale serves many of AISD’s students with disabilities and prepares students to live, work and enjoy life independently in their community.Del Grande said…
AISD Honors Best-Cleaned Schools
Earlier this month, Austin ISD housekeeping specialists congratulated four of the district's elementary, middle and high schools for being some of the cleanest and best-maintained facilities in the district for 2011-12.Travis High School, Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, Baldwin Elementary School and St. Elmo Elementary School were each recognized for their squeaky clean facilities.
Reminder: 23 AISD Schools Frozen to Transfers Next School Year
In December, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in tracking…
Reminder: 23 AISD Schools Frozen to Transfers Next School Year
Earlier this month, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in…
Austin ISD presents at The Kennedy Center’s Any Given Child Exchange
The Kennedy Center's Education Division of the National Partnerships held its annual Any Given Child (AGC) Exchange in Arlington, VA on February 11-12, 2014.The AGC Exchange convenes selected cities to share best practices and new strategies around equity, access and quality in creative learning opportunities.Representatives from public school districts, arts and education organizations,…
Lanier Graduates 270 Vikings
The Lanier High School class of 2015 crossed the stage at the Frank Erwin Center today to the sound of cheering from friends and families.A proud group of 270 Vikings became official Lanier alumni, joining the likes of AISD Trustee Paul Saldaña and Nyle Maxwell, former mayor of Round Rock.Salutatorian Sania Razzak thanked her family for their support and gave encouraging words to her classmates…