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Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Pfc. Daniel Ortega (En Español)
This is the first in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way. By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Pfc. Daniel Ortega: WWII hero, Mexico native, and Bronze Star recipient.
Health Screenings
Austin ISD will conduct the following health screenings using certified screeners in accordance with guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services and as required by Board Policy FFAA.
Board resumes conversations about superintendent hiring process (En español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is resuming conversations about the superintendent profile and hiring process. Why it matters: The board will seek community input to determine if there is a need for a nationwide search process in the spring.
STAAR results now available for Spring 2023 tests (En español)
On Wednesday, August 16, the Texas Education Agency released the results of last spring’s State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests for students who were in the 3rd–8th grade during the 2022-23 school year. The newly released STAAR scores highlight the hard work of Austin ISD students, parents, teachers and staff. To see a student’s STAAR results and other resources, families can…
Open for Learning Newsletter: Post winter break, survey and more! /Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Luego de las vacaciones de invierno, la encuesta ¡y más!
We are proactively working with Austin Public Health on how the district will proceed in the event Austin moves into Stage 5 of its risk-based guidelines. If that were to happen, Austin ISD would consult with public health officials to determine the next steps.
Student Equity Council
En español About the SEC Austin Independent School District’s Student Equity Council (SEC) was established in order to bring student voices to the center of district and school planning. As a vehicle for student agency and voice, the SEC convenes students from each AISD high school to collaborate to improve student learning and student outcomes by transforming district and campus climate and…
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modeled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of…
Trustees to vote on two Fridays off/ La mesa directiva tendran una votacion para darles dos viernes libres
After receiving feedback from more than 20,000 parents, students, teachers and staff – and to offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic – Austin ISD administration is proposing to close schools on two Fridays this spring. The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will consider this change to the official school calendar at their meeting on Thursday evening.
70 AISD Schools Earn 205 Distinction Designations from the Texas Education Agency
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District’s students performed well under the state’s new accountability system, with 110 schools meeting the standard on all components, and 70 schools earning a total of 205 distinction designations for outstanding performance in student achievement, student progress, or postsecondary readiness, according to the Texas Education Agency’s preliminary…
2022 Salute Awards honors excellence in Austin ISD
Last week, we celebrated the outstanding work of our teachers, staff, and volunteers as we close out a remarkable year. Several outstanding educators took home honors at the annual Salute awards May 12: