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Austin ISD to serve free, healthy meals to local children this summer
This summer, Austin ISD will provide free, healthy meals to all children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). For the children who rely on school meals during the academic year, these…
AUSTIN ISD WILL SERVE FREE, HEALTHY MEALS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN THIS SUMMER (EN ESPAÑOL)
Bringing healthy summer meals to Austin children ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn.
Austin ISD to request informal review of TEA Special Education Conservatorship (en español)
Today, Austin ISD is requesting an informal review of the Texas Education Agency’s March 31, 2023, Final Report that recommended a conservator to help address special education issues in the district.
Trustees Vote to Post Long-term Superintendent Position, Forgo National Search (En español)
Trustees Vote to Post Long-term Superintendent Position, Forgo National Search Thursday evening, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved updates to the Superintendent Profile and voted to move forward with posting the position for the long-term superintendent.
Sunset Valley Elementary Teacher Receives $10,000 Grant from Rack Room Shoes
Smiles could almost be seen through masks at Sunset Valley Elementary School on Monday. That’s because Jessica Onyegam was recognized as a Rack Room Shoes Teacher of the Year. She was presented with a $10,000 technology lab grant for the school and a $500 Rack Room Shoes gift card for her. Principal Marizza Marquez says she is not surprised Onyegam was chosen for this award.
Austin Ed Fund Announces the Jacquie Porter Scholarship Fund
Austin ISD students who want to make a career helping young students now have a new scholarship. The Austin Ed Fund announced Friday morning that its Jacquie Porter Memorial Fund will be used to establish a scholarship for Austin ISD high school students who want a career in early childhood education. “In 2020, our community lost a beloved educator and a true early childhood champion in Austin…
AISD to Continue Free Meals this Summer / AISD continuará distribuyendo comidas gratuitas durante este verano
This summer, Austin ISD will provide meals to any child under the age of 19 at more than 70 locations throughout Austin. Both breakfast and lunch will be offered Monday through Friday at the curbside and bus stop meal sites established during campus closures due to COVID-19 precautions. Weekend meal packs will be served each Friday, providing breakfast and lunch meals for Saturday and…
Central Texas Dyslexia Conference 2024
Please access the recorded conference presentations here: CTDC 2024 YouTube channel through October 31, 2024, at midnight.
Economically Disadvantaged Austin ISD African American and Hispanic Third Graders Showing Growth in Math, New Test Shows (en Español)
Austin ISD African American and Hispanic third grade students identified as economically disadvantaged are on track to meet student growth targets in math by 2026. Achieving a similar goal in reading remains a work in progress, though, according to data from a new adaptive technology test.
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.