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Cook Elementary School Teacher Named Bilingual Educator of the Year
Rodrigo Rodriguez-Tovar was born in Mexico, but he found his calling in America. The fourth grade bilingual teacher at Cook Elementary School has been named Teacher of the Year by the National Association for Bilingual Education."I started teaching because I want to help as many people as possible," Rodriguez-Tovar said. "The challenge is to continue to grow, and I'm thankful that…
International High School Students Selected for UT Engineering Summer Program
Five students from International High School have been selected as participants in the Texas Advanced Computer Center program for summer 2018. Gabriela Galindo, Ahmed Muslim, Abraham Debasu, Yohany Cordova and Thierry Murwanashyaka applied for the summer engineering courses earlier the spring semester. The TAAC program is sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin. The program—CODE @ TAAC—…
Lone Superintendent Finalist / Única finalista para el puesto de superintendente
Dear Austin ISD Community: Tonight, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is excited to announce Dr. Stephanie Elizalde as the lone finalist to serve as Superintendent of the Austin Independent School District.
Educa Austin
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Diversity Fair Calls for Participants
The district is hosting a Diversity Fair from 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4 at Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez. The event will celebrate the amazing diversity found amongst the district’s student body which represents more than ninety languages. Parents and students are invited to host booths and share information about their culture with event guests. The fair will also include…
Community Dialogue: Eastside Memorial High School
AISD Convenes Important Community Briefing and Input Session on the Future of Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus Austin Independent School District Trustee Jayme Mathias and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen invite school community stakeholders to an important meeting for a briefing on the status of Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus and to solicit input on…
Board Briefs: Work Session (Feb. 11)
Historic Property Tax Exemption Program ReviewHistorically, AISD has granted certain historical landmark properties partial exemption from taxation. In August 2005, the AISD Board of Trustees modified the program to tighten the exemptions to mirror the City of Austin’s 2004 program modifications.
Rosedale School Celebrates Class of 2017
The Rosedale School kicked off Austin ISD's week of graduation ceremonies today. Eight students received their diplomas, making them the first AISD grads of 2017.Principal Elizabth Dickey emphasized the school's three mottos: "Independence taught here," "We can do hard things" and "We belong to each other.""It’s amazing to see what your children have done," she told the room packed with families…
Garza High Women’s Studies Class Performs “We Are the Fourth Wave of Feminism”
Austin, TX—High school juniors at Garza High School will perform “We Are the Fourth Wave of Feminism,” an original piece written by the students to share what they have learned from their women’s studies class.When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27Where: Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road
AISD Asks Community for Input on Direction for Next Five Years
AUSTIN—Austin ISD is holding three community meetings this fall to gather community input to develop its 2015-20 Strategic Plan. Strategic planning will help AISD focus its energy, ensuring that we the district and its community partners are working toward a unified goal. The plan will also ensure the district continues to assess and adjust its direction as needed.The 2015-20 Strategic Plan…