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AISD Honors Top Talent at Salute
Salute, co-hosted by AISD and Austin Partners in Education, is the annual event that recognizes some of the district's outstanding team members for their dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.At the event last night, May 29, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, AISD honored the Teacher of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, Principal of the Year,…
We’re transitioning from Let’s Talk to AISD Help this summer (En español)
To streamline systems and respond to budget constraints, Austin ISD is sunsetting Let’s Talk on June 30. What’s next: We will be transitioning to AISD Help for general questions and concerns, and to Speak Up — a Gaggle product — for anonymous reporting. Both AISD Help and Speak Up come at no additional cost to the district as they are tools already used in other capacities.
Board adopts priorities for upcoming legislative session (en Español)
On Nov. 21, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted its 89th Legislative Session priorities, focusing on increased school funding and recapture reform. The priorities are organized into nine categories that also include safety and security, student support, teachers and accountability. Below are some key highlights:
Draft–Oct. 3
Oct. 3 Draft 1 Draft School Consolidations/Boundary Changes
TEA Names Three AISD Elementary Schools Title 1 Reward Schools
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Education Agency recently announced its list of Title 1 Reward Schools for the 2013–14 school year, naming three AISD elementary schools—Blackshear, Dawson and Graham—all recognized for high performance and high progress.
Under the Big Top Spring Carnival
Williams Elementary invites neighboring communities to attend our Under the Big Top Spring Carnival from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.There will be over 30 games/activities, a Life-Save Candy-land Cake Walk, Professional Face Painting, Velcro Wall, Trackless Train "Jungle Safari", food vendors, performances, Silent Auction and MORE, MORE, MORE.Cost is $10 per wristband for students. Adults are welcome to…
Noack
Noack Sport Complex 5300 Crainway Drive, Austin, TX
Senior Success Story: Odette Rodriguez (En español)
Northeast Early College High School senior Odette Rodriguez is headed to the University of Texas at Austin this fall, where she’ll pursue a dual degree in Architecture and Architectural Engineering, completely free of cost, thanks to the Terry Foundation Scholarship and additional awards. Why it matters: Odette moved from Mexico City in 10th grade. Adjusting to a new country and school system…
Media Advisory: Austin ISD’s Inaugural Girls Flag Football Tournament
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather the tournament on May 16 has been canceled. Please review updated dates and times below in the media advisory. Austin ISD will host its inaugural Girls Flag Football Tournament May 17 and 23 at Burger Stadium. This event will bring together top-tier student athletes from across the district to showcase their talent in flag football and inspire the next…
70 AISD Schools Earn 205 Distinction Designations from the Texas Education Agency
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District’s students performed well under the state’s new accountability system, with 110 schools meeting the standard on all components, and 70 schools earning a total of 205 distinction designations for outstanding performance in student achievement, student progress, or postsecondary readiness, according to the Texas Education Agency’s preliminary…