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Trial Court Rules School Finance System Unconstitutional
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Judge John Dietz once again ruled that the current school finance system violates the requirements of the Texas Constitution.
AISD Earns High Marks on Nation's Report Card, Ranking at Top of Urban School Districts in Math and Reading
AUSTIN, Texas—AISD students continue to outperform their peers in large urban school districts on the Nation's Report Card, ranking among the top in math and reading--while economically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners outperformed their peers nationally.
Safety Information and Resources / Información y Recursos de Seguridad
Dear Austin ISD Families,Our thoughts are with those affected by last week’s incident in Florida. We know these issues are affecting our community. Please know that the safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority in AISD.Members of the AISD Police Department and Emergency Management team have met with principals from all of our campuses to reinforce safety and…
A Sweet Celebration: AISD Schools Hold Peace Through PIE Events
Some Austin ISDschools are holding Peace Through PIE—which stands for Peace Includes Everyone—events during January to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.Austin-based nonprofit Peace Through PIE encourages community partners to hold community-building pie socials to promote peace.“Now more than ever, we need creative ways to come to the table, build new relationships and learn how to see…
AISD Programs Receive Nearly $200,000 in Grants for Summer Youth Programs
Austin ISD programs will receive about $200,000 of $908,109 total grants given by the Central Texas Summer STEM Funders Collaborative to nonprofit organizations and schools.
55 AISD Schools Earn Academic Distinction Ratings
AUSTIN, Texas--The Austin Independent School District's students performed well under the state's new accountability system, with 110 schools meeting the standard and 55 schools earning academic distinctions, according to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released today.
Parent Cloud and GradeBook Tech Support
I sincerely regret the recent experiences that many of you have encountered with GradeBook and the Parent Cloud. Regrettably, while the transition to this new program was well intentioned, there have been technical difficulties.
AISD Provides a Menu of Choices Found Nowhere Else in Austin
Selecting a school is one of the most important choices a family can make. Jan. 24–30 is National School Choice Week, and we want the world to know that AISD provides a menu of choices found nowhere else in Austin. AISD’s advanced academics prepare students for college and career, and our focus on the whole child gives students the skills necessary to succeed in life. As the largest…