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IDEA Allan On-Track to Open in August
Austin, TX—IDEA Allan, Austin ISD's new, in-district charter school, is on-track to meet its enrollment goals after completing its first phase of enrollment, which ends today. In addition, enrollment at two of the district's area elementary schools, Govalle and Ortega, will increase for the 2012-13 school year.
EDF Climate Corps Fellow Uncovers Energy-saving Opportunities for Local Schools
Austin ISD hosted 2015 EDF Climate Corps Fellow Maxwell Sykes this summer to help the district better manage its energy use and costs. Sykes presented his findings at a community showcase on September 17 where he outlined a plan for achieving estimated annual energy cost savings of $1.7 million to $5.2 million per year.
Reagan HS Soccer Students Achieve Historic Success, Learn Character On and Off the Field
This time last year, the roster for the Reagan Raiders girls’ soccer team was so sparse that there were only enough players to form a varsity team. Now, the team has enough players to form both varsity and junior varsity squads, and their success on the field is making history.The Reagan Raiders girls’ soccer team made the playoffs this year for the first time in 20 years, and came in third in…
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Austin ISD Letter and FAQ concerning National School Walkout Day
(Version en español abajo) Dear Austin ISD students and families, It is anticipated that some of our students and staff may participate in the National School Walkout on April 20. As students raise their voices, we understand there are many questions regarding their actions in this or any future demonstration. Austin ISD has created a Frequently Asked Question tool (below) to share…
TEA: Austin ISD Exceeds Targets on All Accountability Ratings
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released last week, 111 Austin ISD schools earned the highest rating possible on the state's accountability system.Under the state accountability system, all public districts, campuses and charter schools are assigned a label of:Met Standard,Met Alternative Standard,Not Rated; orImprovement Required.Last year at…
Board Briefs: Special Meeting and Board Dialogue (Jan. 7)
Final Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations: Garcia and Pearce Middle Schools Program Design, District 1The superintendent sought board guidance on the level of support among trustees for a proposed Garcia and Pearce middle schools program design. The superintendent reported that a planning team, which began work during September 2012, has reviewed research, engaged the community, vetted…
Board Briefs - April 25, 2011
Districtwide Performing Arts Center Austin School Trustees approved an expenditure of $4 million from bond construction revenue for the purchase of land for a future districtwide Performing Arts Center (PAC). The 4.46-acre tract is located in Central Austin, on Mueller Boulevard, between 51st Street and Barbara Jordan Boulevard. Austin voters have twice approved bond funding for the PAC —…
District Demographics
Our District by the Numbers 230 square miles in the center of the Austin-Round Rock MSA 72,702 students enrolled in School Year 2024-25 (this include students that live outside of AISD boundaries, but are enrolled in AISD schools) 113 district-owned facilities support (that house 128 school programs): 13 high school programs 18 middle school programs 79 …
Teachers Offer Tips on How to Have a Great School Year
The Austin Independent School District boasts 12,000 employees, who serve the district’s 86,000 students, their families and the community. Among those on the frontlines everyday are AISD’s dedicated teachers. To celebrate the new 2012-13 school year and to welcome teachers who are new to the district, a few AISD teachers sat down with My AISD to share their tips on how to have a great school…