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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.
AISD Gets the Blood Pumping with Healthy Bike Ride and Welcome Back Press Conference at Zavala Elementary Today
Austin Independent School District (AISD) Superintendent Meria Carstarphen kicked-off the 2011-2012 school year this morning by joining the bike club of Zavala Elementary School, the "Freewheelin' Mustangs," for a ride around their east side neighborhood. Zavala Elementary, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, hosted the back-to-school event and press conference.
Anderson Students Take Third at International Science and Engineering Fair
This month, Anderson students Alex Crisara and Alex “Jahan” Rabii were among the elite few across the globe who won big at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz. Crisara, a senior, and Rabii, a junior, won third place in the materials and bioengineering category for their project, “Efficient Algae-Based Life Support for Long Duration Space Flight.”
District accountability ratings halted by county judge (En español)
The latest accountability ratings, originally slated to be released Aug. 15, have been blocked for the second year in a row after a Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order in a new lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. Why it matters: The goal of the A-F accountability system is to communicate school performance with families easily. However, the updated…
AISD Staff Spotlight: Shannon Bergeron, LASA Counselor
The Austin Independent School District employs more than 200 counselors who serve our 129 campuses daily. AISD counselors play a tremendous role in helping our students achieve succcess and plan for the future.On the eve of National School Counselors Week, Feb. 4-8, MyAISD sits down with one the district's talented counselors to learn the ins and outs of her job, what inspired her to become a…
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Blackshear Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Dept. of Education
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. "This award acknowledges the hard work of school leadership, staff and students and their commitment to excellence," said Superintendent Paul Cruz, Ph.D.
AISD Trustee Cowan Selected to Participate in Leadership Program
Austin ISD Trustee Julie Cowan joined 34 other school board members from across Texas on Feb.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Lanier Community Garden Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Open House
The Lanier Future Farmers of America and the Multicultural Refugee Coalition are hosting an open house to celebrate the people and support who made one year possible in the Lanier Community Garden.When: Tuesday, May 5Open house from 5:30–7:30 p.m., with special remarks at 6:30 p.m.Where: Lanier Community Garden, 1201 Payton Gin Road