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AISD Will Participate in Austin Area Heritage Council Annual MLK March
Austin ISD will again participate in the Austin Area Heritage Council 27th Annual MLK March, Rally and Cultural Festival on Monday, Jan. 20, which will commemorate and celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Austin ISD Board Currently Taking Facilities Naming Nominations
The Austin ISD Board is currently taking nominations for the Southeast Bus Terminal and the North Central Elementary School #1. The nomination process will close on Feb. 8.To view the timeline and submit a nomination visit: www.austinisd.org/naming.For questions, contact Linda Medina, Community Engagement Office at 512-414-9706.
Austin ISD Creative Learning Initiative to Receive $100,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Austin ISD Creative Learning Initiative has been approved for a $100,000 Art Works grant, marking the fifth time CLI has received the grant. This one-year award will support increased access to the arts through campus and classroom partnerships with over 100 community arts organizations, ongoing professional learning about creative teaching, teacher resources, and additional…
Austin ISD SAT and ACT Scores Exceed State, National Averages
Over the past three years, Austin ISD outperformed their counterparts across the state on the SAT and ACT exams, according to the College Board and ACT. "I'm proud of our students and staff for all the hard work that goes into an accomplishment such as this," said AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz. "We're excited to share that we are exceeding the state and national averages on both tests and will…
Austin ISD SAT and ACT Scores Exceed State, National Averages
Over the past three years, Austin ISD outperformed their counterparts across the state on the SAT and ACT exams, according to the College Board and ACT. "I'm proud of our students and staff for all the hard work that goes into an accomplishment such as this," said AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz. "We're excited to share that we are exceeding the state and national averages on both tests and will…
Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
The Board of Trustees appointed the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee to evaluate capital improvement needs of the district and to provide recommendations on long-range facilities planning; amendments to the Facility Master Plan; and the scope of work and timing of future bond programs. The FABPAC will hold its first meeting on October 29, 2015. For more information, including…
Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, beginning next week through May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of March 28, May 2 and May 9.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly…
Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee (FABPAC)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees appointed the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee to evaluate the district's capital improvement needs and to provide recommendations on long-range facilities planning, amendments to the Facility Master Plan and the scope of work and timing of future bond programs.The committee will meet 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Blazier Elementary School library, 8601…
Austin ISD Hosts Dia De Los Muertos Community Event
Children’s faces disguised as skeletons played happily on the lawn at the Pan American Neighborhood park adjacent to Zavala elementary school for a recent Dia De Los Muertos Community event. The event was put on by Austin ISD's 2017 Bond Program team in partnership with the Mexican American Cultural Center, Travis County Constable Pct. 4, H-E-B, and the Austin City Council. The meetup was…
Crockett Vertical Team Entrepreneurship Unveiling
Join Crockett High School Principal Craig Shapiro for the unveiling of the nation's first K–12 entrepreneurship program.The event begins at 10 a.m. April 30 in the Crockett library, 5601 Manchaca Road.The Student Enterprise Incubator gives students an opportunity to learn about the business world, effectively communicate and fully develop an idea from inception to market.Students will meet CEOs…