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Seeds to Succeed: More than $110,000 in Grants Support Innovative Projects
The Austin Ed Fund will host a reception on June 6 at Google offices downtown honoring teachers from 23 different campuses who won innovative grants from Austin Ed Fund—totaling $110,615—to turn their projects from idea into reality.Projects focused on whole child every child, literacy and science technology, engineering and math. Grants are made possible by community contributions.The following…
2016 Central Texas Dyslexia Conference
Join Austin ISD for a free conference bringing together education leaders, teachers, researchers, parents and advocates to learn about current best practices to identify, intervene and support dyslexic learners in our public schools.An investment in dyslexia is an investment in making sure every Central Texas student and teacher has the tools they need to unlock their…
Chamber Awards District with Multiple Honors
AISD was recognized today for districtwide excellence at the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 6th annual State of Education Luncheon.
Auditions for Districtwide Summer Musical Now Open
Update: Extended Audition DatesAuditions are now underway for the 2017 Austin ISD Districtwide Summer Musical, Peter Pan.AISD students who are currently in grades 5–12 are encouraged to submit an audition video through Google Classroom. No initial in-person auditions will be held.Video submissions will be accepted online until April 12 at 11:59 p.m.Callbacks and dates will be announced at a later…
District 5: League of Women Voters Community Meeting
Where: Austin High School, 1715 West Cesar ChavezWhat: The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area will host a community conversation that will focus on issues that are particular concern in District 5. Participation requires pre-registration. You may register by emailing Nancy Oelklaus at nancyoelklaus@gmail.com.Coffee, breakfast tacos, and interpretation services will be provided.Trustee for…
Anderson HS Among Only a Few in the Nation Recognized by College Board for Excellence in Arts
Anderson High School has been awarded the National College Board’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts. The school is one of only a handful in the nation to receive the prestigious award in 2013. The awards celebrate schools whose arts programming promotes learning and creativity in innovative and exemplary ways, and provide funding to assist educators in sustaining and expanding…
District 4: League of Women Voters Community Conversation
Where: McCallum High School Library, 5600 Sunshine
Media Advisory: AISD, Q2 and Austin Area Urban League Announce Partnership at Recruiting Event
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD joins Q2 and Austin Area Urban League at Q2’s Project R recruiting event to announce a partnership to promote careers in computer science, programming and technology applications to Austin ISD students.Who: Edmund Oropez, Interim Chief Schools Officer for Austin Independent School District, and Teddy McDaniel, affiliate CEO of Austin Area Urban LeagueWhen: 5:30-9 p.m. Wed…
After-School Programs Welcome Families to 16th Annual Showcase
Austin ISD Prime Time and ACE 21st Century After School Program celebrate the 16th annual showcase Saturday, May 7, to highlight the importance of after-school programming.AISD student musicians and dancers will perform throughout the showcase. The event also features a variety of hands-on activities and outdoor games designed to get kids moving.
FMP Meeting at Akins HS
The FMP will outline the current status and future use of district facilities, guide the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on issues under consideration for inclusion in the FMP. The third meeting will be held: