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Webb Middle School
Webb Middle School, in the heart of the St. John neighborhood in Northeast Austin, is bound by one shared belief: It takes a village to raise a child. The school works closely with students, families, and partners to develop rigorous curriculum, as well as integrated support systems to ensure every…
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.…
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.…
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.
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…
Recommendation on STAAR End-of-Course Exam “15 Percent” Grading Requirement
A student’s score on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams taken during spring 2012 would have no bearing on that student’s grades or class rank, according to policy revisions proposed by the AISD administration. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action on the proposed revisions at its next regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 27.
ACC and AISD Announce 2015 Vision + Voice Poetry Contest Winners
Austin Community College and Austin ISD announced the winners and honorable mentions for the 2015 Vision + Voice Poetry Contest this week. The annual contest is made possible through a collaboration between the Austin Community College Department of Arts and Humanities and the Austin ISD Office of Academics.The Vision + Voice Poetry Contest began in 2014 to provide AISD students an opportunity to…
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…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Latino Academic Achievement Awards May 2
Austin ISD's Department of English Language Learners is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The ceremony will recognize students for scholastic accomplishments and community leaders for community service, advocacy and volunteerism. When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 2Where: AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
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…