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SEL and CP&I
In Austin ISD, SEL and CP&I together advance educational equity and excellence through authentic school-family-community partnerships. Culturally proficient and inclusive SEL can help address various forms of inequity by empowering young people and adults to co-create thriving schools and contribute to safe, healthy, and just communities. Our goal is to use and grow our social and emotional…
Important Update Regarding BLEND/Canvas Security Incident
Dear Austin ISD families and staff, We are writing to inform you of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides our Canvas/BLEND learning management system for grades 6-12 and staff. On Friday, May 1, Instructure alerted us that a threat actor gained unauthorized access to their systems starting on April 25, 2026. What Happened Upon detecting the…
Network Disruptions and Our Cybersecurity Response (en español)
Austin ISD is currently addressing intermittent network lag and connectivity issues caused by targeted cyber attacks known as Distributed Denial of Service attacks. Our technology teams are working non-stop to ensure our students and staff stay safe and connected. The Situation: DDoS Attacks Recently, Austin ISD has been the target of several DDoS attacks. These are cyber attacks…
Senior Success Story: Rami Kashakhi (En español)
Akins Early College High School Senior Rami Kashakhi is taking his passion for civic engagement and global affairs beyond Austin — first to Morocco, then to the University of Texas at Austin. Why it matters: Rami made the most of his time at Akins. He turned classroom learning into real-world experiences in research, civic engagement and public service.
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for May 12 (En español)
In this episode two Austin ISD educators were recognized at the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Megan Vasquez of Becker Elementary received the Leadership Award, bringing home $10,000 for herself and $10,000 for her campus.
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Progress on our budget process, protecting our priorities
Dear Austin ISD community, Thank you for your continued patience and engagement as we navigate the difficult work of addressing our projected $181 million budget deficit. Since my last update, we have worked diligently to review every item in the budget and incorporate feedback we’ve received from staff, families and the board of trustees. The creative and thoughtful perspectives shared by…
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for April 27 (En español)
In this episode of the Austin ISD Podcast, we share the superintendent’s update on school consolidations and boundary changes, student academic milestones, and a high-stakes culinary competition.
Austin HS Graduation
Celebrating the class of 2026. Day: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Burger Arena For more information, visit the graduation website.
Northeast ECHS Graduation
Celebrating the class of 2026. Day: Tuesday, June 2 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Burger Arena For more information, visit the graduation website.