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U.S. News and World Report Ranks Four AISD High Schools Among Best in the United States
AUSTIN, TX—Four Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2013 U.S. News and World Report. The district’s Liberal Arts Science Academy and Anderson, Bowie and McCallum High Schools earned a spot on the publication’s list of “Best High Schools.”
Austin ISD Salutes Teaching Excellence
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District and Austin Partners in Education will pay tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district during Salute, an annual event recognizing teachers and staff members.AISD will announce the Austin Teacher of the Year during the event. The recipient will serve as the district's nominee for the Texas Teacher of the Year program. This year's finalists…
AISD Board Seeks Applicants for District 7 Trustee
Austin ISD Board of Trustees is accepting application to fill the vacant District 7 seat.The passing of Trustee Robert Schneider in July created an open seat on the board. Trustees were facing an Aug. 11 deadline to notify Travis County if they planned to hold a special election.The board voted Aug. 25 on the process for appointing a new District 7 trustee.
AISD Earns High Marks on Nation’s Report Card
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the nation’s report card, reported AISD students ranked second in fourth grade math and third in eighth grade math in the percentage of students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels. In reading, the students ranked third in both fourth and eighth grade. AISD’s English-language learners outperformed their peers in both the…
Austin ISD Students Unveil Tejano Monument; Teachers Collaborate on University Curriculum
Austin, TX—More than 100 fourth and fifth grade students from Brentwood, Dawson, Galindo and Wooten elementary schools will help make history as they join the Tejano Monument Inc., the Mexican American Cultural Center and the University of Texas at Austin to unveil the Tejano Monument.The series of statues by Armando Hinojosa commemorates the contributions made by Texans of Spanish and Mexican…
Staff Invited to Celebrate AISD Attendance Program with Free Tickets to UT Soccer Match Sept. 27
Austin ISD is pleased to continue its partnership with the University of Texas at Austin for the AISD Attendance Incentive Program. Join us at this year’s kickoff event at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Texas Soccer match against TCU at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
AISD's Jeanie Tuttle Stars as Mother Ginger Tomorrow
AUSTIN, Texas—Jeanie Tuttle, a librarian at Clayton Elementary School, will star as Mother Ginger in Ballet Austin’s opening night performance of “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.Tuttle received more than 3,300 votes during the three-week voting period for Austin’s Mother Ginger contest.
Winners of Austin ISD "Every Day Counts" Attendance T-Shirt Contest Announced
New school attendance awareness t-shirts, designed by three Austin students, will remind other students beginning next Fall that "every day counts" in their education. "We received so many wonderful t-shirt designs from our campuses. Thank you to the art teachers who encouraged their students to submit designs. We appreciate their support for improving attendance," Director of Fine Arts Greg…
Media Advisory: Eastside Memorial Students Pledge to Increase Graduation Rates
Austin, TX— This week, Eastside Memorial High School students will be pledging to graduate while learning how their future can be shaped by earning a high school diploma.Who: Eastside Memorial High School studentsWhen: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19Where: Eastside Memorial High School, gymnasium, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road
Have a Great Teacher? Nominate Him/Her for the H-E-B- Excellence in Education Awards
Austin ISD staff members, families and community members can show support for their favorite teachers by nominating them for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.The awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.