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Community Questions for Dr. Elizalde / Preguntas de la comunidad para la Dra. Elizalde
Dear Austin Community, Thank you for reaching out to me to learn more about my views and experiences. I am pleased to share with you my response to your questions. / Estimada comunidad de Austin: Gracias por comunicarse conmigo para averiguar más sobre mis opiniones y experiencias. Me complace compartir con ustedes mis respuestas a sus preguntas.
AISD Celebrates MLK, African-American Heritage Month
Throughout the months of January and February, AISD schools and offices are honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and observing African-American heritage month through a series of celebrations across various district campuses. HONORING MLK
Open Letter to Austin ISD Taxpayers - Carta abierta dirigida a los contribuyentes del Austin ISD
Dear Taxpayers: You may have noticed that your recent tax bill included a line item attributed to the Austin Independent School District. I would like to explain what happens to over a third of the school property tax dollars you may believe are being used to support our own Austin students.
KLRU Invites AISD to Help Guide New American Graduate Project
AISD is joining KLRU and community partners to raise awareness about dropout rates and to create sustainable solutions to boost high-school readiness,KLRU, Austin's PBS station, has been awarded a $200,000 American Graduate community service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which is designed to raise awareness in Central Texas about the true costs of our youth leaving school…
More than 100 AISD Schools Earn No Place for Hate Designation in 2012-13
The Austin Independent School District is on its way to becoming the largest district in the state to earn the designation as a No Place for Hate district, a distinction that represents the district’s commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and culturally proficient school environment.
Gorzycki Middle School
Gorzycki Middle School first opened its doors to students in 2009. Gorzycki is named in honor of longtime music educator and band director Diane Elaine Gorzycki, who worked with the Austin ISD for 30 years. GMS strives to create a secure and collaborative climate where students are empowered to…
Walnut Creek Elementary School
Walnut Creek Elementary creates a challenging and nurturing environment for all scholars to develop their talents and skills. Walnut Creek is proud to provide Pre-K3 and Pre-K4, dual language and Social Emotional Learning through a trauma-based approach. En Walnut Creek crea un ambiente…
Texas Tribune Analysis: Schools Changing, and Not How You Might Think
Republished with permission from the Texas Tribune. Original article.by Ross Ramsey, The Texas TribuneJuly 15, 2015Whatever you might say about the state of public education in Texas today, this is not the same school system Texas was operating in the mid-1990s.
Recruitment
Recruitment Policies Officers at the Austin ISD Police Department are committed to creating a safe working and educational environment and protecting Austin’s future by providing diverse levels of service, using problem-solving techniques and embracing lasting partnerships for all community members. We are always looking for qualified applicants who are willing to dedicate themselves…
AISD Chief Financial Officer Invited to Testify Before the House Public Education Committee
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley was invited to testify before the House Public Education Committee on Feb. 28. Below is a transcript of her testimony.For more information about the district's legislative priorities this session, please visit austinisd.org/legislature.