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Reminder: 23 AISD Schools Frozen to Transfers Next School Year
Earlier this month, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in…
AISD's First Literacy Summit, Featuring Dr. Richard Allington
The Austin ISD Literacy Work Group was established to develop a plan for literacy in the district. A Board-Approved AISD Strategic Priority for school year 2014–15 includes the implementation of the district literacy plan. The Literacy Work Group consists of 25 representatives from schools, district leadership and community members.
AVID–Advancement Via Individual Determination
Our Mission AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, and our mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID Secondary The AVID elective class targets students in the academic middle, who have the desire to go to college and are capable of completing rigorous curriculum using the will to work hard.…
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee
Welcome to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee's virtual home! Please visit our website often for information about upcoming meetings and events, news, resources, and how to get involved. The ESAC is a district advisory body. Its purpose is to engage AISD students, staff, parents, and community members in advancing environmental education and sustainable operations that enhance…
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2015-16
AUSTIN, Texas—This week, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in…
Spring Service Day at Brooke and Linder Elementary Schools
AUSTIN, TX—Volunteers from 23 companies will meet at Brooke and Linder elementary schools to offer some much-needed love and care to schools’ grounds and facilities at Spring Service Day as part of an initiative by the Entrepreneurs Foundation.
Austin ISD Earns Honorable Mention for Innovation and Excellence in Public Schools
Austin ISD—along with Denton, Fresno, Peoria and Richland school districts—earned honorable mention in the 23rd annual Magna Awards program for school districts with more than 20,000 students.
AISD Board Approves Talent Development Secondary as Partner For School Improvement at Eastside Memorial
Austin, TX—Tonight, the Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve Talent Development Secondary, a program of Johns Hopkins University, as the district’s partner to lead school improvement at Eastside Memorial High School.
Bedichek Junior Marine Corps Earn National Spirit Award
The students in Bedichek Middle School’s Junior Marine Corps are walking a little taller these days after earning the spirit award at the 2013 National Middle School Drill Team Championships in Forth Worth recently.Approximately 30 schools competed in the championship competition last month, hoping to earn top recognitions for their drill team and color guard presentations, but the spirit award…
Hundreds of AISD Students Achieve Recognition for Performance on AP Exams
The College Board has bestowed 858 Austin ISD students with AP Scholar Awards for their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement Exams.Students can be recognized on several levels of achievement based on their performance on AP Exams.The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides students the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while in high school to earn college…