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Important COVID-19 Updates (En español)
We’re getting a lot of questions about vaccinations and our COVID-19 policies, especially in light of the CDC’s big news today about fully vaccinated people not needing to wear masks. We want to let you know how this impacts Austin ISD and update you on other COVID-19 policies and vaccination opportunities. How does the CDC decision impact Austin ISD?
Youth Art Month, SXSWedu to be Featured in Inside AISD April 3
The seventh episode of Inside AISD is scheduled to premier Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. Katiana McClellan, a junior at Lanier High School, will host the episode. Inside AISD airs on AISD TV Ch 22 every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. as well as being posted to the Channel 22 blog at aisdtv.blogspot.com.The upcoming episode features…
KLRU Invites AISD to Help Guide New American Graduate Project
AISD is joining KLRU and community partners to raise awareness about dropout rates and to create sustainable solutions to boost high-school readiness,KLRU, Austin's PBS station, has been awarded a $200,000 American Graduate community service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which is designed to raise awareness in Central Texas about the true costs of our youth leaving school…
It's Time to Celebrate: Superintendent Surprises AISD Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2017 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD teachers. The Texas Teacher of the Year Program, which is facilitated by the Texas Association of…
Akins Early College High School
Akins Early College High School, located in South Austin, is composed of seven academies: Arts & Humanities, Leadership & Legal Enterprises, Green Technology, New Technology, Social Services, T-STEM, and Early College. Akins ECHS offers highly specialized programing within each academy,…
36 AISD Elementary Teachers Receive K-3 Target Classroom Grants
For the first time ever, 36 K-3 teachers in 23 elementary schools of the Austin Independent School District have been awarded Target Literacy Classroom Grants, ranging from $500 to $3,500 per classroom. Target grants support classroom projects to accelerate the development of K-3 literacy skills. Funds can be used to purchase books, software, materials for professional development, and other…
Media Advisory: Anti-bullying Event Featuring Children's Author to be Held at Linder Elementary School
AUSTIN, Texas--About 200 students at Linder Elementary School will participate in an anti-bullying event by Superior Health Plans, Centene Corporation, its subsidiary Cenpatico, and Children's National Health System as part of the district's No Place for Hate initiative. Who: Children's book author Michelle Bain
April 9 instructional day - 2021-22 School Year Return to Standard Instruction
Dear Austin ISD families, I hope you are looking forward to your well-deserved spring break while remaining safe and healthy. I appreciate your continued flexibility throughout this school year as it has allowed us to adjust as needed in the interest of our students, families, and staff.
AISD’s Department of Communications and Community Engagement Earns Six National School Public Relations Association Awards
Austin, TX— The National School Public Relations Association awarded Austin ISD and its Department of Communications and Community Engagement six awards at a national conference in San Diego this month.
Guidance beginning Jan. 25 / Recomendaciones que comienzan el 25 de enero
January 21, 2021 Dear Austin ISD families, Thank you for everything you have done to keep our community safe these past few weeks. This week I am writing to you with the very hopeful news that our efforts have paid off. Because of the improvements we are seeing on our campuses and in our community, and in consultation with Dr. Mark Escott of Austin Public Health, beginning Monday,…