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Austin Symphony to Debut AISD Students' Original Orchestral Work
Orchestral compositions by two Austin high school students will be among those performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra at its first-ever Texas Young Composers Concert on Wednesday, April 20, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Fitness Feria
This is a Spanish language event.Did you know that 1 in 3 children in Austin are overweight? Did you know that being overweight may lead to heart-diseases and diabetes? The Austin Independent School District invites all parents and students to Fitness Feria™, a health fair that will teach parents and students about different sports, physical activities, and how to eat healthier. The event is free…
AISD's 'Two-Way' Dual Language Schools Expand to Six
The Austin School District has expanded — from four to six — the number of elementary schools that will offer its “Two-Way” Dual Language program beginning in Fall 2011. Sunset Valley and Travis Heights elementary schools will join Becker, Ridgetop, Perez, and Wooten elementaries in offering the program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through first grade.
Austin ISD Website Honored for Transparency
The website of the Austin School District has been honored with a “Sunny Award” by editors of the Sunshine Review, a non-profit organization that promotes state and local government transparency. Only 112 of the more than 6,000 government websites ranked by the Sunshine Review earned a “Sunny Award.” The Austin ISD website scored an “A” on the Sunshine Review’s Transparency Checklist. More…
LBJ Students Broadcast from South by Southwest
This year, for the first time ever, the LBJ High School Internet radio station, JAG Radio, was asked to broadcast live reports from the Austin Convention Center during the South by Southwest Music and Media conference. The students, senior Donnie Harris and 9th-grader Sirion Hastings, conducted interviews with technology company CEOs, musicians, artists and athletes during the…
Austin ISD Bridges Innovation with Everyday Classroom
Walking into Small Middle School feels like walking onto a college campus. Take, for instance, the school’s library. Unlike the traditionally quiet atmosphere associated with libraries, teachers and administrators want students talking and engaged while they are reading—so much so that Principal Amy Taylor deliberately redesigned the library so that it feels more like a coffee shop. …
LBJ Early College High School Community Harvest Dinner
What: LBJ Early College High School is inviting parents, students, and community memebers to come out and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with the LBJ Early College High School family. Parents will also recieve pertinent information regarding Early College High School and Academic Plans.When: Thursday, Novemeber 17, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pmWhere: LBJ Early College High School…
Board of Trustees Extends Superintendent's Contract
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve a one-year extension of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's employment contract by one year to June 30, 2014. On March 23, 2009, the Board of Trustees approved the employment contract of Dr. Carstarphen as the district’s Superintendent for a four-year term commencing on July 1, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2013. All other provisions, including…
Anderson High School
Located in northwest Austin, L.C. Anderson High School serves a diverse population, with more than 50 languages spoken in students? homes. We offer a challenging and enriching academic experience and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Since 1991, Anderson has been an International…
Navarro Early College High School
Navarro Early College High School is a dynamic educational institution dedicated to the holistic development of its 1700 students. Our primary focus is on preparing students for post-secondary readiness, and to achieve this goal, we offer a diverse range of opportunities. At Navarro, we believe in…