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AISD to Recognize 24 Newly Certified and 8 Renewed National Board Certified Teachers
The Office of Educator Quality is pleased to announce the names of Austin ISD teachers who have achieved certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Austin ISD’s 24 newly
“High Hopes” for AISD: State of the District
The curtain rose on the 2011 State of the District address at McCallum Arts Center to reveal Superintendent Carstarphen standing in the rain, produced through the wizardry of McCallum theater team members.Holding an umbrella and wearing a rain coat and boots, she welcomed more than 200 guests to the tune, “Singing in the Rain” performed by the McCallum First Edition Choir.
Google Awards Teaching with Google Nexus Project Winners
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has announced four recipients of the 2013 Teaching with Google Nexus Project. Award recipients will receive a classroom set of Google Nexus tablets for their innovative and creative ideas using technology to improve educational outcomes of students. The 2013 Teaching with Google Nexus Project winners are:Nicole Griffith, geography teacher, Austin High School
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70 AISD Schools Earn 205 Distinction Designations from the Texas Education Agency
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District’s students performed well under the state’s new accountability system, with 110 schools meeting the standard on all components, and 70 schools earning a total of 205 distinction designations for outstanding performance in student achievement, student progress, or postsecondary readiness, according to the Texas Education Agency’s preliminary…
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Dressed to Include: Austin ISD Adopts New Dress Code
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved and adopted a revised student dress code June 17, the first revision since May 2007. The change was made after the district reviewed best-practice dress code policies from throughout the U.S. Director of Health Services Tracy Spinner said, “The Board requested staff review and update the dress code policy because ultimately our goal is to have…
Pillow Elementary School
Pillow Elementary School, located in North Austin, is named for Dorinda Josephine Pillow, who taught in Austin for 47 years. Pillow Elementary is part of the Anderson family of schools, which focuses on world languages and cultures. Our dedicated staff members focus on meeting the needs of the…
AISD Board of Trustees Approves New Principal Appointments
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees on Monday approved new principal appointments for Boone Elementary Schoo, Bowie High School and Burnet, Mendez and Murchison middle schools.
City of Austin Supports AISD Programs in New Budget
Today, the Austin City Council voted to support AISD’s community education programs, including the district’s parent support specialists and after-school programming as part of its 2014-15 budget.The city funds to help support the district’s educational and community initiatives come at a critical time in relation to the Austin school district’s budget.