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Lanier Teacher Named a Siemens Star
Lanier High School science teacher Hamid Samia has been chosen as one of 20 Siemens Teachers As Researchers – STARs—for 2011. Selected from more than 200 applicants, these educators will work with the nation's top scientists on short-term projects focused on the most current and innovative science research happening today. Samia will spend two weeks at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the U.S.…
Convocation: Welcome Back, AISD!
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New Sustainability Manager Adds Another Shade of Green
Darien Clary was hired as Austin ISD’s new sustainability manager.Sustainability is a part of AISD's mission to prepare students for college, career and life by providing opportunities that encourage students to be environmentally aware and involved in their communities.As sustainability manager, Clary will refine and manage the roadmap for AISD to become an environmentally, socially and…
Su orgullo hispano le motiva a servir en la escuela (In English)
Benito Faz-Banda, director de la primaria Widén, impulsa el bilingüismo Por Guillermo Zenizo (English version below)
Parents, staff back in-person school and teacher support, survey finds
Family and staff showed clear support for in-person learning and teacher support in our latest survey on how to spend federal COVID relief funds.
Kealing Places First in the Nation at the Knowledge Master Open
AISD is proud to announce that Kealing Middle School placed first in the nation at the Knowledge Master Open Fall Middle School Competition. The academic meet challenged students with 200 rigorous questions, basing participants’ scores on both accuracy and speed of answers.
AISD Student Scores Exceed State, National Averages on SAT
Students in Austin ISD continue to earn higher overall scores on the SAT compared with their counterparts across the state and nation, according to the College Board.“Preparing Austin students to graduate college-ready is among our top priorities at AISD,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “We continue to surpass the state and national averages and are proud of our students and staff for their…
Careers
YOU HAVE THE PASSION, YOU HAVE THE TALENT, AND YOU BELONG HERE! As one of the largest school districts in Texas, we serve a diverse community of students, and we’re looking for a diverse community of educators and support staff to be a part of changing the game for those students. We want talented, passionate, committed individuals for positions in and out of the classroom.
AISD Monitors Weather as More Rain is Expected Overnight
AISD continues to monitor the weather and the latest information available from the National Weather Service as more rain is expected overnight. At this time, the district anticipates schools will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 6.However, the district recognizes that the true impact of the rains likely will not be known until overnight and into the early morning.
Texas House, Governor Abbott clash over vouchers; plan could cost Austin ISD millions in state funding (En Español)
With less than two weeks left before the end of the regular legislative session, the Texas House of Representatives and Gov. Greg Abbott are still far apart on whether and how to give some Texas families tax dollars to pay for private school. One current proposal could divert millions in state funding away from Austin ISD. Texas lawmakers are considering a range of legislation that could impact…