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Be Prepared: City Shares Flood Safety Resources for Residents
News release from the City of Austin:The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rainfall in the Austin area Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.City officials will monitor radar, rainfall data, creek levels, and close low-water crossings that may flood.
Texas Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Improve Pending Legislation to Provide Pre-K Education as a Deterrent to Future Crime
On Behalf of FIGHT CRIME: Invest in KidsWHAT: News conference to urge Texas lawmakers to improve a new proposal for pre-K education by increasing funding to ensure more children participate in high-quality preschool programs. The law enforcement leaders will make their case with solid evidence of the impact of quality early education on reducing crime with the report We're the Guys You…
Special education evaluations backlog: no more (En español)
The backlog of special education evaluations in Austin ISD is due to be cleared by the district’s promised deadline of July 1.
Statement from the Board President on behalf of the AISD Board of Trustees / Declaración del presidente de la mesa directiva
(El español está disponible abajo) Statement from the Board President- May 27, 2020 The board of Trustees voted 9-0 to hire JG Consulting with a target that we hire our next highly qualified Superintendent no later than August 31st in light of the news Dr. Cruz will be leaving for a position at the University of Texas.
Youth Art Month, SXSWedu to be Featured in Inside AISD April 3
The seventh episode of Inside AISD is scheduled to premier Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. Katiana McClellan, a junior at Lanier High School, will host the episode. Inside AISD airs on AISD TV Ch 22 every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. as well as being posted to the Channel 22 blog at aisdtv.blogspot.com.The upcoming episode features…
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…
Important COVID-19 Updates (En español)
We’re getting a lot of questions about vaccinations and our COVID-19 policies, especially in light of the CDC’s big news today about fully vaccinated people not needing to wear masks. We want to let you know how this impacts Austin ISD and update you on other COVID-19 policies and vaccination opportunities. How does the CDC decision impact Austin ISD?
It's Time to Celebrate: Superintendent Surprises AISD Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2017 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD teachers. The Texas Teacher of the Year Program, which is facilitated by the Texas Association of…
Akins Early College High School
Akins Early College High School, located in South Austin, is composed of seven academies: Arts & Humanities, Leadership & Legal Enterprises, Green Technology, New Technology, Social Services, T-STEM, and Early College. Akins ECHS offers highly specialized programing within each academy,…
36 AISD Elementary Teachers Receive K-3 Target Classroom Grants
For the first time ever, 36 K-3 teachers in 23 elementary schools of the Austin Independent School District have been awarded Target Literacy Classroom Grants, ranging from $500 to $3,500 per classroom. Target grants support classroom projects to accelerate the development of K-3 literacy skills. Funds can be used to purchase books, software, materials for professional development, and other…