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ACC announces FREE tuition for 2024 graduates. (En Español)
This week the Austin Community College Board of Trustees approved a pilot program offering free tuition to 2024 high school graduates.
MLK March and Festival
The Annual Community March, hosted by the Austin Heritage Council celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy while uplifting diversity and multiculturalism in our city. All businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals are invited to march and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. The MLK Community March kicks off at 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15 with a short program at the MLK Statue on the…
Guidelines for Student Conduct
Guidelines Governing Student Conduct While on Austin ISD School Buses Students riding or waiting on an AISD school bus is under the supervision of the Austin schools the same as if they are in the school building or on the school grounds, and therefore, are subject to the district's student disciplinary policies. Families are encouraged to discuss with their students the…
New special legislative session revives vouchers, school funding, teacher bonuses (En español)
New special legislative session revives vouchers, school funding, teacher bonuses By Paul Stinson Austin ISD continues to monitor developments during the new special legislative session that began Tuesday. We have our eyes on the latest legislative proposal that could create a school voucher program and impact public school funding—HB 1. HB 1 would establish an education savings account…
Convocation 2023
Welcome to the 2023–24 School Year! The start of every school year is a new beginning, a clean slate where we can write the future. Let’s welcome everyone back to our campuses with enthusiasm, and remember why we choose to do this work. Together, we will all be a part of something special. Together, we will build strong schools and a stronger Austin.
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Community Conversations
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will be working throughout the spring to develop the district’s Scorecard. Students, families, staff and community members are invited to share their ideas about the vision and values that will guide the district’s work over the next five years. In Person Travis ECHS, 1211 E. Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.…
Support the Austin ISD Library Fund during this season of giving (En Español)
Every year librarians make sure they have the most current and favorite books on their shelves, and we’re inviting our community to support their efforts through the Austin ISD Library Fund.
Austin ISD celebrates Pride Week (En español)
Austin ISD Pride Week is a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Why it matters: Promoting an attitude of acceptance supports a positive environment where students can show up as their full selves and focus on learning. The details: This year's week-long celebration is March 18-23, 2024, which aligns with the…
Austin ISD Trustees Approve $1.86 Billion Budget for 2023–24
Board agrees to spend $52 million in savings to fund across-the-board pay raises Early Friday morning, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a $1.86 billion budget for the 2023–24 fiscal year, which starts on July 1. The budget includes $940 million in recapture payments to the state, about 50% of the district’s total expenditures for the year.
55 AISD Schools Earn Academic Distinction Ratings
AUSTIN, Texas--The Austin Independent School District's students performed well under the state's new accountability system, with 110 schools meeting the standard and 55 schools earning academic distinctions, according to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released today.