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AISD PD Report Student Shot Himself at Lanier
The AISD community is deeply saddened to report a student shot himself at Lanier High School earlier today, Tuesday, Oct. 15. The student has succumbed to the wound. Counseling services have been available to students, families and staff since the incident today. Students can continue to receive counseling services in the Lanier High School’s Health Science wing next to the theater…
Dr. Carstarphen Discusses SEL on Education Nation
AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will join three national leaders today during NBC’s Education Nation to discuss the impact of Social and Emotional Learning on school safety. The discussion is part of the fourth annual Education Nation Summit and will explore what schools across the country are doing to teach social and emotional skills, inspire empathy, and support student safety.
One in Four Austin ISD Elementary School Buildings Rated “Unsatisfactory” (En español)
The Austin ISD 2021 draft Facility Condition and Educational Suitability assessments support what families and staff already know—many of our schools are due for major renovations or need to be replaced with new buildings entirely.
LASA Ranked No. 14 Among 25 Best Public High Schools in the U.S.
In a recent survey of public high schools, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, or LASA, was ranked No. 14 among the top 25 high schools in the nation.
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Dr. Cruz Shares Condolences with Austin High School Community
The Austin Police Department has reported that three teenagers were involved in a car accident near Barton Hills Elementary School on Friday, May 2.At this time, the Austin Police Department has not released the names of the individuals involved in the accident.Based on community and media reports, Paul Cruz, interim superintendent, shared the following message with the Austin High School…
Statement: Cruz Shares Condolences with Austin High School Community
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District has released a statement about yesterday’s car accident near Barton Hills Elementary School. At this time, the Austin Police Department has not released the names of the individuals involved in the accident. Based on community and media reports, Paul Cruz, interim superintendent, shared the following message with the Austin High School…
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.
KLRU Invites AISD to Help Guide New American Graduate Project
AUSTIN, Texas–KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, has been awarded a $200,000 American Graduate community service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The grant’s purpose is to raise awareness in Central Texas about the true costs of our youth leaving school before graduation, as well as efforts conducted in our region to reduce dropout rates.
Graduate Highlight: Austin Tharp makes the grade at Northeast
Balancing classroom and on-court performance can sometimes be challenging, but Northeast Early College High School senior Austin Tharp encompasses what a student-athlete is all about. Austin is a two-year varsity basketball player, has run cross country, played catcher for the baseball team, and volunteered as an athletic trainer. While serving in the Northeast student council, he earned honors…