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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
You're cordially invited to the third annual Austin ISD Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event is 11:30 a.m.–1p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 at Sanchez Elementary, 73 San Marcos St.
Volunteers, Staff Work to Beautify Blackshear Elementary School
Nearly 300 volunteers and 60 AISD staff members began work at Blackshear Elementary School this morning on an extensive project to beautify and improve the school grounds.Blackshear Principal Betty Jenkins said she couldn't thank the workers enough for their help improving the look of the campus."This is a dream come true for me," Jenkins said. "I have a 16-page wish list of projects, and after…
Austin ISD Selected to Participate in George W. Bush Institute’s School Leadership District Cohort
The Austin Independent School District has been selected to participate in the George W. Bush Institute’s School Leadership District Cohort, a professional learning community consisting of four selected school districts across the U.S. The cohort will work hand-in-hand with the Bush Institute’s Education Reform team to implement their Principal Talent Management Framework. The framework was…
League of Women Voters Hosts Community Meeting Regarding District 1 Middle Schools
What: The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area will host a community conversation regarding middle schools in District One. The conversation will focus on what the community says about the shared responsibility in providing leadership that helps make education work for middle schoolers in the district.
Austin ISD Diversity Day
Austin ISD will celebrate its inaugural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Austin HS. The date was selected in observance of the United Nations´ World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Austin ISD Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 13
Austin ISD will celebrate the 2017 districtwide Hispanic Heritage month with a kickoff event this week.
Austin ISD to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students this School Year
Austin ISD students will receive free meals all year regardless of household income. Why it matters: Parents can skip packing a lunch and save money this year with free breakfast and lunch for every student.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD's Small Green Tech Academy Named First Green Flag School in Texas
A school with meditation gardens, a goat pen and a chicken coop will be the first in Texas to be recognized by the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools USA Program as a Green Flag School. Small Green Tech Academy has earned the designation, which recognizes schools for increasing environmental awareness and reducing waste and costs.
Your Story is Your Strength: Annual Central Texas Dyslexia Conference Provides Support to Educators, Families
The Central Texas Dyslexia Conference, hosted by Austin ISD will be held Oct. 19 to support families, educators, and individuals with dyslexia.
Austin ISD to Host Census 2020 Ambassador Training
Austin ISD and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Education Fund will host a Census 2020 Ambassador Training Feb. 15, the second training offered by AISD. The training will equip community members to be Census ambassadors. Once completed, ambassadors will help ensure that everyone in AISD and Central Texas is accurately represented to get federal funding for schools,…