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Dr. Carstarphen Announces Austin's Elementary, Middle & High School Teachers of the Year
A high school teacher whose Audio and Video Production classes offer students so much more than technical skills. A middle school Language Arts teacher who had been a tenth grade dropout — and was shocked to discover he wanted to be a teacher. An elementary school teacher who switched careers from television news to teaching bilingually — learning patience and perseverance from her students.
AISD Recognizes 2019–20 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2019–20 Volunteers of the Year. At Austin ISD, we know a public education institution of this size requires many dedicated workers, both hired and volunteer.
Phoenix Bound: Meet the Six AISD Students Headed to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair this May
More than 360 million miles away, Anderson High School students Alex Crisara and Alex “Jahan” Rabii are orbiting Jupiter, sort of. The students themselves are grounded here on planet Earth, but their namesake asteroids are off dancing in the cosmos. The asteroids were named in the boys’ honor after they placed at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) two years ago—an…
Austin Family Support Co-op Meeting
The Austin Family Support Cooperative will host its next meeting on Tuesday, April. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square. The Family Support Cooperative is a partnership between AISD, Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area created to inform and support families of children with disabilities.
2016 Legislative Session: AISD Testifies on Recapture
This morning, Austin ISD CFO Nicole Conley testified on the current school finance system, focusing on the hardships created for AISD by the recapture system. Good afternoon, Chairman Otto, Chairman Aycock and members of the Committees. My name is Nicole Conley and I serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the Austin Independent School District. I appreciate the opportunity to come before…
Burnet Middle School
Burnet Middle School is committed to creating life- long learners and future leaders who can meaningfully interact with the world around them. Our campus is located in North Central Austin, where it opened in 1961. As an AVID college readiness campus, literacy is reinforced in all programming.…
Thank you, Team AISD
Dear Team AISD,Today, I was formally announced as the sole finalist for superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. The formal vote by the Atlanta school board is scheduled for April 14.Five years ago, I fell in love with Austin and our school district. And, for five years, it has been a privilege to serve AISD and to be a champion for public education and Austin’s children.Together, we have…
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Trustees Recognize Schools Earning TEA's Distinction Designation
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees congratulated the 55 AISD schools that earned a total of 89 distinction designations under the Texas Education Agency's state accountability system.
Austin Family Support Co-op Meeting
The Austin Family Support Cooperative will host its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rosedale School, 2117 W. 49th St. The Family Support Cooperative is a partnership between AISD, Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area created to inform and support families of children with disabilities.