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Blazier Elementary's Successful Virtual Book Drive
Blazier Elementary School and Education Austin worked together with First Book to coordinate a Virtual Book Drive to promote literacy. The teachers and administrators at Blazier worked tirelessly to raise more than $1,900 so their 900 students can receive the book "What To Do With a Rebozo?" by Carmen Tafolla. Dr. Tafolla, author of more than 20 books and newly named by San Antonio Mayor Julian…
Budget Briefs: Task Force Refocuses, Reviews Guiding Principles
The Budget Stabilization Task Force used its Aug. 29 meeting as a time to refocus on its charge and review guiding principles prior to moving forward with developing its recommendations. The group has reviewed district spending and is beginning to identify strategies to close the budget deficit, following the Board of Trustees' approval of the latest budget that includes a $29 million dip into…
AISD State of the District: Superintendent Highlights Strong Student Performance and Financial Stability
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen focused on increased student academic performance and projected financial stability during the third annual State of the District address. More than 200 people attended the address at the new McCallum Arts Center, which was broadcast live on AISD Channel 22 and the district's website.
Repurposing Anita Ferrales Coy Facility
Overview The Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility, is situated on an almost 18-acre site in East Austin. Learn more about the history of the site.
Norman Groundbreaking Ceremony
You're invited! Please join Austin ISD and Norman Elementary School for a groundbreaking. Followed by a design development and construction meeting.
Support Doss Elementary in the Follett Challenge
You can support innovation at Austin ISD by voting for Doss Elementary School in the Follett Challenge.
MEDIA ADVISORY Puppetry Group to Offer Helping Hand to Crockett High School Students
The Crockett High School Musical Theatre Department is being trained in puppeteering with a workshop from Austin Public Library’s Literature LIVE!What: The Austin Public Library’s puppeteers are assisting the teens with manipulation and movement, as well as expressing emotion through the medium of puppetry. The students will put their skills to use in the school’s upcoming production of “Avenue Q…
Becker Elementary School Receives $25,000 Grant from Target
This fall, Target announced Becker Elementary as one of 100 schools across the country that will receive a $25,000 grant through the company’s “Give with Target” initiative.
AISD Releases Students Early at 17 Campuses on March 11
Austin ISD anticipates that the combination of SXSW and President Barack Obama's visit on Friday, March 11, will have a significant effect on district operations.To help minimize complications for our families, staff and students, the district will take several steps, including an early release at 17 campuses.
Oak Hill Elementary Awarded A+ Grants
A+ Education Foundation, a philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union, announced their 2014 Educator Grant Program recipients. More than $72,000 in grant funding was awarded to 81 educators across Central Texas.Oak Hill Elementary School is pleased to announce that the A+ Education Foundation has awarded grants to 22 of their teachers totaling nearly $20,000. These funds will support trainings…