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AISD Student Scores Exceed State, National Averages on SAT
Students in Austin ISD continue to earn higher overall scores on the SAT compared with their counterparts across the state and nation, according to the College Board.“Preparing Austin students to graduate college-ready is among our top priorities at AISD,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “We continue to surpass the state and national averages and are proud of our students and staff for their…
AISD Monitors Weather as More Rain is Expected Overnight
AISD continues to monitor the weather and the latest information available from the National Weather Service as more rain is expected overnight. At this time, the district anticipates schools will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 6.However, the district recognizes that the true impact of the rains likely will not be known until overnight and into the early morning.
“Proud to be Hispanic” Virtual Talent Show / Espectáculo virtual de talento "Orgulloso de ser hispano"
Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Austin ISD joins the rest of the country to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month—a celebration of the diverse cultures and riveting histories of the people in this country with ancestral roots in Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America. This year, we are celebrating with our students through a virtual talent show. AISD students can showcase their…
Board of Trustees Recognize National Board Certified Teachers
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees recognized teachers on their National Board certifications during the April 27 regular board meeting.Twenty-one teachers are newly certified, and one teacher renewed certification.National Board Certification is a voluntary certification that aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning. To receive the certification, teachers must complete a written…
Highlight Reel: AISD Athletics 2014
Congratulations to AISD athletics teams for their accomplishments in 2014. You make the district #AISDproud!
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Austin ISD High Schools
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce State of Education luncheon recognizes the achievements of top public schools in several categories. At the ninth annual event Nov. 18, several outstanding Austin ISD high schools were recognized for their success in preparing students for college:
2016 is Off to a Green Start at AISD
Last month, 85 Austin ISD students, staff, parents and community members kicked off the first conversation of many for the district’s inaugural sustainability plan.The plan will provide a roadmap for achieving a shared vision for what it means to be an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable school district in the following core areas:
2,000 Points and Counting: Lanier's High-Scoring Hoopster Davion Buster
The Lanier Vikings boys basketball team is once again positioned for a playoff run, and junior standout Davion Buster is a big reason why.The high-flying point guard recently topped 2,000 points for his career."Honestly, I wouldn't have done it without my team," Buster said. "My teammates had to get me the ball in order to score that many points, so I thank them for having high standards for me.…
Nation's Report Card: Comparison of 21 Districts Shows AISD Among Best in Nation
AISD students continue to outperform their peers in large urban school districts on the Nation's Report Card, ranking among the top in both math and reading.
Nation's Report Card: Comparison of 21 Districts Shows AISD Among Best in Nation
AISD students continue to outperform their peers in large urban school districts on the Nation's Report Card, ranking among the top in both math and reading.