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Media Advisory: Uphaus Early Childhood Center Welcomes New York Artist and Children’s Author Kip Cosson
Austin, Texas—In celebration of Reading is Fundamental week, the Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center will host Kip Cosson, a New York artist and children’s author who will read his new book, Meece for Mayor of New York City.What: Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center celebrates Reading is Fundamental Week with a reading by Cosson, an alumnus of the Austin Independent School District.When: 9 a…
Back-to-School testing results in 14.5% positivity (En Español)
Back-to-school COVID-19 testing on Monday and Tuesday yielded a 14.5% overall positivity rate.
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.
AISD Seeks Community Input at Public Hearing for Utilization of Surplus Bond Program Contingency Funds
Austin, Texas—Members of the public will have an opportunity to address Austin ISD's Board of Trustees and provide feedback at a public hearing on possible board action regarding the utilization of surplus Bond Program contingency funds.What: Parents and community members sharing feedback on potential board action regarding the utilization of 2004 and 2008 surplus Bond Program contingency…
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…
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 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…