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Board Votes in Favor of Recommendation for In-District Charter with IDEA Public Schools
On Dec. 20, Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to establish a college preparatory, in-district charter program with IDEA Public Schools. The Board voted in favor of the recommendation by a vote of 6 to 3. The proposal is one of six Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, five of which the board approved Dec. 12.The in-district charter program will:
Conversation Corps to Discuss AISD Budget
AISD wants feedback from the community on ways it can provide the best service to its families with a fiscally sound budget.Throughout the month of May, Conversation Corps’ partnering agencies bring an opportunity to participate in discussions across the city and to share thoughts on shaping the AISD budget plans for FY2018 to FY2020. The input gathered from the community will be presented…
Media Advisory: Austin Chamber Joins Coalition to Set High Standards for Academic Progress, Student Success
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Chamber of Commerce will join a diverse coalition of civil right groups, business groups, teacher organizations and education researchers to support Austin ISD and Central Texas school districts who have chosen to go above and beyond the minimum to preserve all career and college options for Central Texas students.
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees Receives $10,000 KCAAEN and NSBA Award
This press release is being distributed by AISD on behalf of the Kennedy Center.For media inquiries, please contact Tiffany Young 414-0024. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Announces
Applications Now Open for 2015-16 Tuition-based Pre-K
Austin ISD is accepting applications for tuition-supported Pre-K for the 2015-16 school year beginning now through Feb. 20. Interested parents should apply at the participating campus of their choice. The following campuses are participating in tuition-supported Pre-K for the 2015-16 school year:
Board Recognizes Carstarphen, AISD Students for Achievements Tonight
Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service. The trThe trustees' Special Meeting for Recognitions is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Carruth Administration Center, board auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.
Board Recognizes Superintendent Carstarphen and AISD Students for Achievements Tonight
AUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service.What: Board of Trustees’ Special Meeting for RecognitionsWhen: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21.Where: Carruth Administration Center, board auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.
A Message from the Superintendent: Save Texas Schools Rally
Dear AISD Teachers, Principals and Staff, I want to make you aware of an opportunity for the Austin community to support our public schools. Save Texas Schools will be holding a statewide rally at the Capitol from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 18, to support fair and equitable funding for public schools, continued reform to our testing system and community-based supports for struggling schools.
AISD Superintendent Carstarphen Elected Chair of Texas Urban Council of Superintendents
AUSTIN, Texas—Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has been elected 2014 chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents, a network of the largest urban school districts in Texas representing approximately 777,000 students and 50,000 teachers throughout Texas.The school districts participating in the state’s urban network include Aldine, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth,…
AISD Superintendent Carstarphen Elected Chair of Texas Urban Council of Superintendents
Educate Texas network represents about 770,000 students and 50,000 teachersSuperintendent Meria Carstarphen has been elected 2014 chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents, a network of the largest urban school districts in Texas representing approximately 777,000 students and 50,000 teachers throughout Texas.The school districts participating in the state’s urban network include Aldine…