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Governor Abbott calls special legislative session (En español)
Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week a special 30-day session of the 88th Texas Legislature to begin October 9.
AISD to Provide Free Meals for all Students through the 2020-21 School Year / El AISD proporcionará comidas gratuitas para todos los estudiantes durante todo el ciclo escolar 2020-21
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through the 2020-21 school year. Through the federally-funded program, all Austin ISD students will receive free school meals through June 3, the last day of school.
Media Advisory: Media Tour of Performing Arts Center and Jaime D. Padron Elementary School
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD invites media to tour two newly constructed facilities, which have been funded by the district’s 2008 bond program: the Performing Arts Center and Jaime D. Padron Elementary School.
District Encourages Vaccinations in Wake of Governor’s Order
Austin ISD leaders encouraged students ages 12 and older and their families to get vaccinated because masks will become optional after June 4, per the governor’s executive order issued Tuesday, May 18.
AISD State of the District: Superintendent Highlights Strong Student Performance and Financial Stability
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen focused on increased student academic performance and projected financial stability during the third annual State of the District address. More than 200 people attended the address at the new McCallum Arts Center, which was broadcast live on AISD Channel 22 and the district's website.
Dyslexia Conference 2022
AISD’s annual dyslexia conference brings together researchers, parents, dyslexia therapists, teachers, related service providers, advocates, and other professionals to build understanding and application of improved support and services for students with dyslexia. This year’s conference will be virtual, on demand, and as always free for educators, families, and professionals. For internal Austin…
New TEA rules will downgrade some public schools, districts (en Español)
By Paul Stinson Austin ISD is anticipating its secondary campus and district A-F letter grades will decline by one to two letters under new TEA rules for how scores are calculated and how letter grades are assigned. Why it matters: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees the state’s accountability ratings, and assigns A-F letter grades for schools and districts based on the scores they…
LBJ ECHS Band Embraces Challenges and HBCU Spirit
By Paul Stinson It was the Monday before Jamboree at LBJ High School and neither LBJ Director of Bands Byron Goble nor the trio of drum majors gathered in his office knew how large the prowl of marching Jaguars would be on the big day. “We have random amount of people showing up,” LBJ senior and drum major Manuel Lopez said. “It’s not always guaranteed that the person is going to come and that’…
Board of Trustees to vote on 1882 agreement for Mendez Middle School
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will vote on a new 1882 partnership at their Regular Voting Meeting tonight that would allow Third Future Schools to operate Mendez Middle School.
Maplewood Elementary teacher receives national award for physical education
It’s shaping up to be a good year for one Austin ISD teacher, Maplewood's Rebecca Lambdin-Abraham has been named one of the top physical education instructors in the nation.