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Educators aim to accurately depict Native American issues, history
Elizabeth Close is teaching her Anderson High School Ethnic Studies students about Native American issues this November, but is hoping to go beyond the narrative of what they’ve always learned. In her class, they’re discussing issues such as the Keystone pipeline, Standing Rock, the Oglala protests, missing indigenous people within the U.S. and Canada and more.
Student enthusiasm comes from linguistic, cultural inclusion (en español)
The hallways of Perez Elementary are filled with pythons. And they hablan español. The serpentine school mascot offering encouragement, instruction and even prompts for self-reflection to students on posters is everywhere, as are the reminders of the drive to celebrate the language that is home for the many students who trace their roots to Mexico and Central America.
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
Board Discusses Preliminary Facility Master Plan Scenarios
As a part of the Austin Independent School District’s on-going Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process, the Superintendent on Monday discussed several preliminary scenarios to the Board of Trustees, based on their previous requests, as well as feedback from parents and community members through numerous community meetings. The scenarios she discussed with potential implementation in the 2012-13…
Students, Volunteers Shine at Latino Academic Achievement Awards
Austin ISD saluted high achievers and dedicated volunteers at the Latino Academic Achievement Awards on May 6 at the AISD Performing Arts Center.In addition to showcasing the academic excellence of Latino students from throughout the district, the ceremony honored community leaders in a trio of categories.Mona Gonzales took home the Community Service Award for her founding and leadership of…
Maestro en Casa Graduation
Wednesday, April 10 6 p.m. Performing Arts Center 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
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Superintendent Delivers Annual State of the District Address
Joined by community and elected leaders, students and staff at the Inspire the Future luncheon, Superintendent Paul Cruz today delivered his annual State of the District address.The annual event brings together key district supporters at the AISD Performing Arts Center, and raises money for the nonprofit Austin Ed Fund."The state of the district is strong, and I am proud to serve as…