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AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2018-19
Austin ISD has announced the names of schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2018–19 school year.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Schools to be frozen to transfers in 2018–19:High schools: Akins, Bowie and McCallumMiddle schools: Lamar and Murchison
FMP Meeting at Eastside Memorial HS
The FMP will outline the current status and future use of district facilities, guide the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on issues under consideration for inclusion in the FMP. The second meeting will be held:
UT Football Players Volunteer to Mulch Trees at Oak Springs Playground
This weekend will be the first volunteer day to help renovate Oak Springs Elementary School’s playground, which was set on fire in April.The damages from the fire are estimated at about $95,000. With community support, the majority of the funds needed to return the playground to its original state have been raised. The Austin Parks Foundation awarded Oak Springs a $50,000 community grant, C3…
Implementation
Implementation in Austin ISD Beginning in 2010, SEL implementation began rolling out systems and strategies through AISD’s vertical team structure. A vertical team consists of a high school and its feeder middle and elementary schools. As of 2015–16, all schools in AISD are officially implementing SEL.
Blackshear Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Dept. of Education
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. "This award acknowledges the hard work of school leadership, staff and students and their commitment to excellence," said Superintendent Paul Cruz, Ph.D.
League of Women Voters District 3 Community Meeting
Where: YMCA, 1000 W. RundbergWhat: The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area will host a community conversation that will focus on issues that are particular concern in District 3. Participation requires pre-registration. You may register by emailing Nancy Oelklaus at nancyoelklaus@gmail.com.Coffee, breakfast tacos, and interpretation services will be provided.Trustee for District 3: Ann…
On the Same Page: AISD Celebrates National Read for the Record Day
Austin ISD schools are participating in this year’s National Read for the Record day by inviting special guests to read this year’s book, “The Bear Ate Your Sandwich,” by Julia Sarcone-Roach.Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz will be reading to kindergarteners.Where: Cowan Elementary School, 2817 Kentish DriveWhen: 8:30–9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
MEDIA ADVISORY Career Launch: AISD, ACC, IBM Announce P-TECH Partnership at Lanier
Editor’s Note: Photographers will get the opportunity to visit a related class or two for b-roll. Austin ISD, Austin Community College and IBM will announce the planning of a Pathways to Technology Early College High School partnership, slated to open at Lanier Early College High School fall 2019.
Employee Effectiveness
Employee Effectiveness and Supporting Student Achievement The Office of Employee Effectiveness oversees the district’s appraisal systems and evaluations and provides an array of professional development and support to Austin ISD employees. We aim to positively impact and support the recruitment, development, and retention of effective teachers and staff members throughout Austin ISD. We work to…
Unity Walk and KidsFest
All are invited to join the 17th annual Unity Walk, a parade for students, families, and school and community members to celebrate diversity, declare unity, advocate for equity, build community and show support for our neighborhood schools. The parade will begin at 9 am at Webb Early College Prep Academy and finish by 10 am at Northeast Early College High School.