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Three Austin ISD Leaders Selected to Inaugural Class of Austin's African American Leadership Institute
On March 22, three Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill, Dinita Caldwell and AISD Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed were among 38 Austin professionals selected to network and gain knowledge and history related to the Black experience in trending issues.
Austin High Students Prepared with Chromebooks for First Day of School
By: Auston Abrego, Ausitn High School studentEvery student at Austin High is able to check out one of over 2,000 Chromebooks this year through the Everyone:1 initiative. Originally piloted at Garza, it is now being implemented for the first time on a large scale at Austin High. As the year progresses, it will be rolled out at all the other high schools in the district.
Lanier ECHS Teacher Named One of Six Finalists for 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year
Lanier Early College High School teacher Tara Bordeaux has been named one of six finalists for 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators.“Today we recognize six Texas educators who show true dedication to their students,” said Executive Director of TASA Johnny L. Veselka. “They represent the thousands of devoted educators across…
Lanier Teacher Named One of Six Finalists for 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year
Lanier High School teacher Tara Bordeaux has been named one of six finalists for 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators. “Today we recognize six Texas educators who show true dedication to their students,” said Executive Director of TASA Johnny L. Veselka. “They represent the thousands of devoted educators across our state…
A Statement on Equity from Board President Geronimo Rodriguez
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is committed to seeing that all our students are nurtured in 21st-century learning spaces with high caliber educational offerings focused on student performance and well-being. During the coming months, the Board of Trustees will continue to work with the Superintendent to ensure we invest in our most important assets, our student’s and their success.…
Superintendent Search Virtual Listening Sessions
(El español está disponible abajo) Austin ISD students, staff and community members are invited to participate in one of two virtual listening sessions: Wednesday, May 27, 6 p.m. (Spanish with English interpretation) Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. (English with Spanish interpretation) Individuals interested in providing comments can participate in two ways. Please note that anyone wishing to…
Austin ISD Students Performed Best in Math and Science on the New STAAR Test and Make Gains on the Grade 11 TAKS Math and Science Tests
Austin, TX—The Texas Education Agency released preliminary results from the new State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and Austin Independent School District students fared the best in math and science.STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills for 9th grade students and for middle school students enrolled in high school EOC classes.…
Texas House Public Education Committee Testimony on House Bill 3
On Monday, Oct. 28, Nicole Conley, Chief Business and Operations Officer at Austin ISD provided testimony to the Texas House Public Education Committee on the Texas Education Agency’s implementation of recent legislation in House Bill 3, including:
AISD Launches Educa Austin Spanish radio show aimed at improving citywide, parental engagement
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District is reaching out to an increasingly diverse parent and student population through one of the most popular media for Spanish speakers: radio. This Saturday, AISD's Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach will launch Educa Austin, a weekend radio talk show designed to better engage Spanish-dominant families by eliminating language…
67 AISD Schools Earn 187 Distinction Designations
Austin ISD's Board recognized 67 Austin ISD schools for earning one or more distinction designations in 2016 for a total of 187 distinctions by the Texas Education Agency. Seven secondary schools earned five or more distinctions and eight elementary schools earned at least five of the six available. "I am proud of the hard work our students, staff and families put into achieving such…