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MEDIA ADVISORY: Join Central Texas Schools in Celebrating GenTX College Signing Day on May 1
A Central Texas-wide pep rally, including Austin ISD seniors, will be held on Texas College Signing Day for graduating students who have committed to attending college.The event is inspired by the National Collegiate Athletic Association's National Signing Day. It reinforces the imperative that excellence in the classroom should be given as much pomp and circumstance as excellence in…
Oak Springs Student Wins Winter Poem Card Contest
Oak Springs fourth-grader Rebecca Salazar earned the Badgerdog Literary Publishing’s winter poem card contest. Badgerdog is an Austin-based nonprofit organization that provides creative writing workshops to schools, offering programs that emphasize publication, performance and creative expression.Rebecca’s winning poem, “Purple Firework, Blue Sky,” will be published in a card for local…
Learn about IDEA in-district charter, north central overcrowding and approved proposals for 2012-13
In December, the AISD Board of Trustees approved six Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding dual language immersion programs, addressing overcrowding in north central elementary schools and creating, an in-district charter to strengthen graduation pathways and
Message from Superintendent Paul Cruz / Mensaje del Superintendent Paul Cruz
Dear Austin ISD Family, After long and careful consideration, I want you to be the first to know that I have accepted a position with The University of Texas at Austin. As a result, I intend to resign my position as superintendent. Serving as superintendent of schools for six years alongside each and every one of you, in one of the best urban school districts in the nation, has been the most…
McCallum Among 74 U.S. High Schools Recognized for Their Commitment to Global Learning
McCallum High School has been named a 2016 Top Global Learning School by AFS-USA and the National Society of High School Scholars.Seventy-four schools from across the country were honored with this award, which recognizes exceptional dedication to fostering global citizenship through intercultural learning inside and outside the classroom.
Media Advisory: Girlstart and AISD Announce New Program for Computer Science Funded by $100,000 Grant
AUSTIN, Texas—Girlstart and Austin Independent School District announced a new program to promote computer science education with girls on Tuesday. The program, which will supplement current Girlstart After School STEM programming, is the result of a $100,000 grant from Google. Seven AISD schools will participate in this new program, which will reach a total of 105 to 140 girls (about 15-20 girls…
Parenting with Love and Logic Workshops
The Austin Independent School District’s Parent Support Office will be offering free one-night workshops focused on “Parenting with Love and Logic" to provide parents with simple and practical techniques to effectively handle challenging child behaviors. The workshops will begin Nov.15 and will be held every Tuesday until Dec. 13. The workshops will be held in English at Becker and Allan…
How to Be Involved
How to Make Your Views Known at the Texas Capitol Contacting Your Legislator First, Identify Your Senator and Representative on the state legislative website > Legislators welcome input, and provide a number of ways to hear from you, including:
Bowie and Ann Richards Students Lead the Ledes
The AISD Board of Trustees is recognizing 20 journalism students from James Bowie High School and Ann Richards Young Women's Leadership Academy tonight at its regular board meeting.These students earned ratings of superior, excellence or honorable mention at the 2014 Texas Association of Journalism Educators State Conference.The awards were for photography, newspaper writing, newspaper layout…
AISD Hosts Hispanic Futures Conference for Students and Families
Each year, Austin ISD hosts the Hispanic Futures conference and career fair to offer families the tools and resources they will need for students to be successful in college, career and life.