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Austin ISD Hispanic Heritage Month
Desde 1988, Estados Unidos celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. La celebración va del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, y conmemora las historias, culturas y contribuciones de los ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyos antepasados provienen de España, México, el Caribe y América Central y del Sur.
Austin ISD Board Makes Election Day a Student Holiday (en Español)
This upcoming Election Day, Nov. 8, will be a student holiday for the current academic calendar year and the next, following a Sept.29 vote by the Austin ISD Board of Trustees approving the measure. What it means: In addition to being a student holiday, Election Day will be a professional development day for all staff for this school year and next.
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…
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…
New state law mandates tougher enforcement for e-cigarettes (En español)
The Austin ISD Student Success Guide (Student Code of Conduct) is now available on the Austin ISD website for students, parents, and guardians to review. What’s new? A new state law, HB 114, mandates that ALL e-cigarettes (THC and Tobacco) are prohibited at or near public schools and school events.
Austin ISD’s Dyslexia Conference 2022
Hosted by Austin ISD—Conference Starts on Friday, October 28 AISD’s free 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…
2019-2020 Salute Winners
Salute 2020... virtually! Salute is AISD’s annual celebration to recognize some of the district’s outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools. In 2020, to ensure the district maintained a safe environment during COVID-19, the Office of Human Capital and Talent Acquisition and Development team, Austin Partners in Education and…
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah signifies the Jewish New Year and recalls the creation of the world. It is one of the two High Holy Days, the other being Yom Kippur. On this day, work is prohibited and members of the Jewish faith may spend much of the holiday attending synagogue and family gatherings. Source: Baker, Rabbi Kerri. (2022). HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH. Interfaith Action of Central Texas.
Austin ISD to Hold Information Sessions about Texas Academy of Leadership
The Austin School District's Department of Advanced Academic Services will host two information sessions about the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities for families of advanced academic students in grades 6-10. The sessions will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 10-11 a.m., and again from 1-2 p.m., at the AISD Professional Development Center, located at 3908 Avenue B.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and considered one of the two holiest days in the Jewish calendar, along with Rosh Hashanah. Jewish families may observe Yom Kippur by fasting for a full day from sundown to sundown, refraining from work, and attending synagogue services. Source: Blakemore, E. (2021, September 14). Why Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. History.