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Keeping Austin Bilingue at Small Middle School
Middle School Dual Language Expansion 6 p.m. February 17 at Small Middle School in the libraryLearn about the expansion of dual-language programs into middle school, the benefits of raising bilingual children and much more! For more information, call Patti Estep at 512-689-7116.Visit www.duallanguage.org for more information.
LASA Ranked No. 14 Among 25 Best Public High Schools in the U.S.
In a recent survey of public high schools, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, or LASA, was ranked No. 14 among the top 25 high schools in the nation.
Special Board Meeting
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the board auditorium at the CAC. The topic is the district's proposed Facility Master Plan, and a vote to consider adoption is possible.The recommended FMP is available online at austinisd.org/fmp.
AISD Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Virtual Events
(El español está disponible abajo) November is National Native American Heritage Month. Please join us by celebrating with special, virtual events on Thurs., November 19 and Fri., Nov. 20 in collaboration with AISD Parent Engagement Support Office, AISD Cultural Proficiency & Inclusiveness, AISD CARES, and Great Promise for American Indians and Chickasaw storyteller Amy Bruton…
Texas House Public Education Committee Testimony on House Bill 3
On Monday, Oct. 28, Nicole Conley, Chief Business and Operations Officer at Austin ISD provided testimony to the Texas House Public Education Committee on the Texas Education Agency’s implementation of recent legislation in House Bill 3, 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 March 28 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 27, May 1 and May 8.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly…
Austin ISD seeing results from work on cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning
While Austin ISD is being recognized across the nation for its work in social-emotional learning and cultural proficiency, the real effect is in the classroom. “What we’ve noticed in the classrooms is that kids have a better sense of identity, but more than that, they feel that the classroom is an identity safe space for them where they can be their full selves,” said Sara Freund, social-…
Dual Language Community Meeting
Join other AISD families and staff at Reilly Elementary School on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for information on the district's Dual Language program. The session features an overview of the program, updates for 2016-17 and options for middle school students. Childcare activities and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the AISD Bilingual…
Voice Your Opinions Online, Anytime
AISD is launching a digital meeting place called Let’s Talk AISD to engage parents, staff and partners.What: A brief presentation on Let’s Talk AISD and an opportunity for community members to sign up on this new platform. When: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
Grant School Wishes
Strengthening schools is everyone's business.More than ever, schools are in need of community support to ensure success. Won't you help grant school wishes?Visit austinpartners.org/partner to search school wish lists for in-kind and monetary donation requests.