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Bowie Journalism Teacher, Michael Reeves, Awarded National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year
Every year the Columbia Scholastic Press Association recognizes Journalism teachers across the country with the Special Recognition Adviser Award. The 2019 National High School Journalism Teacher Awards competition was cosponsored by the Dow Jones News Fund and was given additional support from the Poynter Institute and the Wall Street Journal. The organization gave recognition to a number of…
AISD Hosts Student Registration and Orientation
AUSTIN, Texas--Next week, Austin ISD will host registration and orientation. Registration and orientation is for new AISD students and current students who have moved or transferred during the summer. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 26.
Pickle Elementary School receives major donation (En español)
The Assistance League of Austin surprised Pickle Elementary School staff Aug. 14 with a $50,000 investment to support the campus community. Why it matters: In a time when budget crunches are being felt districtwide, community partnerships like this help lift up communities and show that public education is valued in Austin. The details: The donation is part of Project Impact —…
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Pre-K Registration Fair
Austin ISD offers free Pre-K for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds at campuses across the district! Join us for our Pre-K Registration Fair from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Sanchez Elementary School to meet our staff, learn about our programs at campuses across the district and register your student for Pre-K. The Pre-K Registration Fair is for all the Pre-K programs at schools…
Ortega Elementary School’s Magical Approach to Attendance (En Español)
For the past four years, Sandy Castro—affectionately known as the "Attendance Fairy" at Ortega Elementary School—has worked her magic to inspire students to come to school. Dressed in her whimsical costume, complete with fairy wings, Sandy has become a beloved figure on campus, transforming attendance from a requirement into a reason to celebrate.
Blackshear Elementary Nominated as Blue Ribbon School
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education — the only Central Texas school to be recognized. Blackshear is one of only 26 schools in Texas to earn the honor. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education asks the top education official from each state to nominate schools that demonstrate overall academic…
Blackshear Elementary Nominated as Blue Ribbon School
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education — the only Central Texas school to be recognized. Blackshear is one of only 26 schools in Texas to earn the honor. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education asks the top education official from each state to nominate schools that demonstrate overall academic…
Board Briefs for Monday, August 22, 2011
Trustees approved 2011-2012 budgetThe Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2011-2012 school district budget on Monday. The $974,270,872 combined (general fund, food service and debt service fund) budget included the restoration of the historic property tax designation for homeowners. The tax rate on maintenance and operations (M&O) remains the same; the tax rate for debt (I&S) is…
Sparks of Joy in Austin ISD: Bianca Jimenez, Shelby Rooker
Every day we hear stories about how our staff members are embracing Austin ISD Joy and celebrating what it means to support students, families, and each other! In the Sparks of Joy series, we’ll meet teachers and staff from around Austin ISD who exemplify how joy centers our work and shapes our purpose.