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Celebrate AISD Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Every year, AISD joins school districts across the nation in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, and AISD invites families, staff and community members to help us celebrate the crucial role and essential contributions of AISD's more than 6,000 teachers and substitute teachers across the district.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,300 classroom teachers—and how they make a difference in the lives of Austin’s children.
AISD Uses Results from Rigorous, National Review in Aim for World-Class Standards
Broad Foundation Ranks Several Key Areas Among Nation's TopAustin, TX— As part of its drive to achieve the community's vision for the Austin Independent School District to become nationally recognized as an outstanding school district that instills a passion for life-long learning in all students, the district is pleased to announce the results of The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation's diagnostic…
Underscoring the A in AISD: District Nearly Doubles Total of Exemplary Schools (en Español)
The population of Austin ISD’s A-grade schools jumped to an all-time high of 40 campuses, including six elementary schools who made the leap during a pandemic from a C-grade to earn the state’s top mark from the state’s accountability system.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Five AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Four of the schools were among the top-ranked public high schools on the magazine's list in 2016. Akins made the top-ranked list this year.After evaluating more than 22,000 public high schools throughout the country, U.S. News & World Report ranked:
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Five AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Four of the schools were among the top-ranked public high schools on the magazine's list in 2016. Akins made the top-ranked list this year.After evaluating more than 22,000 public high schools throughout the country, U.S. News & World Report ranked:
Burgers & Bites: AISD Rolls Out Second Food Truck
The Life Time Foundation is presenting $600,000 to AISD Nutrition and Food Services to support the launch of a second food truck, cafeteria salad bars, breakfast in the classroom and culinary training for staff.
426 Seniors graduate from LBJ ECHS and LASA
The LBJ Early College High School and Liberal Arts and Science Academy community of teachers, staff, families and friends joined graduating seniors at the Frank Erwin Center today to celebrate the Class of 2019. Superintendent Paul Cruz congratulated 180 LBJ ECHS and 246 LASA graduates, and recognized some of the class's achievements. TEA Academic Distinctions for LBJ
Staff Invited to Celebrate AISD Attendance Program with Free Tickets to UT Soccer Match Sept. 27
Austin ISD is pleased to continue its partnership with the University of Texas at Austin for the AISD Attendance Incentive Program. Join us at this year’s kickoff event at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Texas Soccer match against TCU at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
Parent Letter: Ebola Monitoring in Austin Area; No AISD Cases
Austin ISD is aware of the increased concern regarding the Ebola virus in Texas and throughout the world. We are working closely with public health officials to ensure we are receiving the latest information about this virus.With recent reports of Ebola monitoring in the Austin area, it is important to remember there have not been any cases in AISD. We want to assure you that if there is an Ebola…