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AISD Accepting Applications for its UpClose Program
Austin, TX—Austin ISD invites community members to learn more about the district and how to support public education by participating in the UpClose program. The district is accepting applications through Aug. 9.
Resources for Foster Care Parents
Many resources are available to support foster care students as they pursue an education. Should you have questions, please contact Carla G. Scott at Carla.g.scott@austinisd.org or 512-414-1700x57613.
Media Advisory: Austin Chamber Joins Coalition to Set High Standards for Academic Progress, Student Success
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Chamber of Commerce will join a diverse coalition of civil right groups, business groups, teacher organizations and education researchers to support Austin ISD and Central Texas school districts who have chosen to go above and beyond the minimum to preserve all career and college options for Central Texas students.
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An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
November 25, 2020 Dear Austin ISD families, I hope you’re having a restful and joyous break thus far, and are finding creative ways to connect with your loved ones while continuing to practice recommended safety protocols to keep everyone COVID safe.
Klein Family Provides $50,000 Donation for AISD Flood Victims
Austin, TX (November 12, 2013)—On Tuesday, Nov. 12, The Klein Family announced a $50,000 donation to provide direct assistance for families with children enrolled in the Austin Independent School District as well as for AISD employees who were also displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in Southeast Austin Oct. 31. At last count, there were 360 students and 25 AISD staff…
AISD Launches Educa Austin Spanish radio show aimed at improving citywide, parental engagement
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District is reaching out to an increasingly diverse parent and student population through one of the most popular media for Spanish speakers: radio. This Saturday, AISD's Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach will launch Educa Austin, a weekend radio talk show designed to better engage Spanish-dominant families by eliminating language…
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees Receives $10,000 KCAAEN and NSBA Award
This press release is being distributed by AISD on behalf of the Kennedy Center.For media inquiries, please contact Tiffany Young 414-0024. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Announces
AISD Raises Awareness and Launches Tip Line During National Bullying Prevention Month
AUSTIN, Texas— Austin ISD is uniting with its communities throughout Austin to raise awareness during National Bullying Prevention Month. The district is committed to providing a positive educational experience for students and staff, and believes everyone in the district deserves to be in an environment free of harassment, bullying and violence.
A Message from the Superintendent: Save Texas Schools Rally
Dear AISD Teachers, Principals and Staff, I want to make you aware of an opportunity for the Austin community to support our public schools. Save Texas Schools will be holding a statewide rally at the Capitol from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 18, to support fair and equitable funding for public schools, continued reform to our testing system and community-based supports for struggling schools.