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Copy That: Five Austin ISD Schools Awarded Top Honors in Student Publications
Akins, Bowie and McCallum high schools, along with Kealing and Gorzycki middle schools, were presented Crown Awards by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association for scholastic publications at the CSPA 94th Annual Convention.The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a side-by-side comparison.The following AISD…
Copy That: Five Austin ISD Schools Awarded Top Honors in Student Publications
Akins, Bowie and McCallum high schools, along with Kealing and Gorzycki middle schools, were presented Crown Awards by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association for scholastic publications at the CSPA 94th Annual Convention.The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a side-by-side comparison.The following AISD…
Teacher Incentive Allotment
Teacher Incentive Allotment in Austin ISD Austin ISD is thrilled to announce our official acceptance into the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) through the Texas Education Agency. TIA was created by the Texas Legislature to provide a pathway for top-performing teachers to earn higher salaries and help districts attract and retain highly effective teachers.
Mentoring Program Started To Honor Legacy of UT Football Star Cedric Benson
Jackqueline Benson, mother of the late University of Texas and NFL football player Cedric Benson, told her son to 'strive to achieve.' Now that saying will echo for years to come at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy as the school announced a new mentoring program Friday dedicated to the star football player.
Austin ISD wins record number of top awards at annual Visual Arts Event
At the annual statewide Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) sponsored by the Texas Art Education, the Austin Independent School District brought home top awards for 857 pieces of art created by high school students.
Broad Foundation Ranks AISD Among Nation’s Top Districts in Key Areas
Superintendent Meria Carstarphen announced today the results of The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation’s diagnostic audit, which ranks AISD among the nation’s top performing districts in several key areas, including strategic planning and financial resource systems (financial transparency).
73 AISD Schools Earn 220 Distinction Designations from the Texas Education Agency
Austin ISD's students performed well under the state's accountability system with 111 schools meeting the standard on all components, the highest designation given by the Texas Education Agency. In the preliminary release of data by the TEA, 73 AISD schools earned 220 distinction designations for outstanding performance in student achievement, student progress or postsecondary readiness.…
Outdoor Wonder and Learning
Our Commitment to Outdoor Learning At Austin ISD, we know that learning extends beyond the walls of the classroom. Students who play and learn outdoors are healthier, happier, and perform better academically. Research shows us that connecting students with nature provides opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning and play that improve physical activity and health, mental health and…
Austin’s Eighth Graders Top the Charts in Mathematics
AISD outperforms other urban school districts in Math and Reading in national test
Trustees Recognize Schools Earning TEA's Distinction Designation
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees congratulated the 55 AISD schools that earned a total of 89 distinction designations under the Texas Education Agency's state accountability system.