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Annual Tamalada Brings Together Travis Students, Staff, Families
In a chilly kitchen at Travis Early College High School this week, students from the school's Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts welcomed parents, teachers and staff for the annual tamalada.Chef and teacher Adam Phillips joined the Travis family this fall and was taking part in his first tamalada, or tamal-making party.Phillips, who worked in restaurants for 15 years before becoming a…
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 4, June 25 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 4, 25 de junio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to Know: TEA Guidelines for Remote Learning The Texas Education Agency met Tuesday with superintendents across the state via phone conference to outline guidelines for remote learning opportunities. We anticipate further guidance in the future, including information on health and in-person learning. The information from the call included how attendance…
American-Indian Heritage Month
November is American-Indian Heritage Month and AISD is proud to recognize the rich tradition, heritage and culture of our American-Indian students and their families. Part of our tapestry of cultures, American-Indian Heritage has long provided balance, vision, spirituality and honor to that fabric. We treasure these gifts in our schools, homes and community.
Webb Middle School Hosts College Readiness Conference
ENCORE "Engaging Community for College Readiness," is a student and family conference hosted by Webb Early College Prep Middle School Principal Raul Sanchez from 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. This second annual event will feature Vince Young, six-season NFL quarterback and former UT-Austin quarterback, who will present the opening remarks and be available for…
Dual Language Education for a Transformed World
The AISD Bilingual Department will host a community meeting to focus on the benefits of dual-language education on Austin students.At the event, Dr. Virginia P. Collier and Wayne P. Thomas will present parents and community members with recent research findings that illustrate the ways in which dual language education programs have been shown to greatly improve education for all students. …
AISD Celebrates National School Counseling Week Feb. 3-7
The Austin Independent School District employs more than 200 counselors who serve our 129 campuses daily. AISD counselors play a tremendous role in helping our students achieve success and plan for the future.This year, the district invites staff members, families and the community to help us celebrate AISD counselors during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3-7.
District Presents $1.73 Billion Budget to Trustees
Austin ISD’s $1.73 billion budget for 2021-22 includes some increases for critical areas, such as $137 million for special education and $1.5 million for additional transportation routes, as well as funds to help the district address mental health and academic needs following the pandemic.
Akins High School Commencement Ceremony
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701
Graduate Highlight: Aseel Rawashdeh innovates at Anderson / Graduanda destacada: Aseel Rawashdeh innova en Anderson
By Gabriella Beker and Kathy Swartz Aseel Rawashdeh is focused on making innovations that change the world. Rawashdeh, a graduating senior at Anderson High School, has been competing in science fairs since middle school, when she discovered her passion while attending talks at the University of Texas with her parents.
Anderson High School Commencement Ceremony
When: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701