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Graham Elementary Nominated for Blue Ribbon Award
Graham Elementary has been selected for recognition as part of the 2012 Blue Ribbon Schools program. The prestigious award honors schools for academic excellence and for significant progress in closing achievement gaps and sets a standard of excellence for all schools striving for the highest level of achievement. Graham is of one of the 26 public schools nominated in Texas. The number of…
Employee Compensation Notice
Dear Team AISD,As the winter break approaches, we are coming together to provide you with an update on compensation. As part of AISD’s consultation process, the district and Education Austin worked together to reach an agreement about compensation earlier this year.
AISD Recognizes 23 Teachers for Earning National Certification
Austin ISD trustees recognized 23 teachers recently for earning the prestigious National Board Certified Teacher distinction awarded by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. AISD now has 217 National Board Certified teachers-more than any other school district in Texas.
Amped Up: Eastside Memorial Band Rocks Out at SXSW
Imagine you’re an aspiring musician. One day you get a call, asking whether you are interested in opening for a slew of other artists performing at a community barbeque. Oh, and the barbeque takes place at one of the most famous music venues in the city. And the caller is actually a well-known, nationally syndicated TV personality. Also, you will perform before a crowd of thousands on the final…
Blackshear Elementary Nominated as Blue Ribbon School
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education — the only Central Texas school to be recognized. Blackshear is one of only 26 schools in Texas to earn the honor. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education asks the top education official from each state to nominate schools that demonstrate overall academic…
Blackshear Elementary Nominated as Blue Ribbon School
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education — the only Central Texas school to be recognized. Blackshear is one of only 26 schools in Texas to earn the honor. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education asks the top education official from each state to nominate schools that demonstrate overall academic…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Sept. 25
Top Story: Bus Riding Protocols Austin ISD is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation to our students. We are implementing protocols that all families who qualify for bus transportation should know if they plan on using this service. The full plan for our bus-riding families can be found on the Open for Learning Plan Version 4. Below are highlights of this communication.
Reopen Plan, Wi-Fi buses and more/Plan de reapertura, autobuses con wifi y más
AISD Open For Learning Newsletter, Top Story: Back to School and Reopening Plan We are excited for school to start online this Tuesday, Sept. 8. We want to remind you that for the first four weeks, instruction will be on-line with your child’s teacher. Remember our teachers and staff are here to support you in every way possible.
Take a peek at the (school) year in numbers (en español)
Sadly, this is the end of another school year! No, it’s not sarcasm. Lots of amazing things happened in 2022-23. And I want to share some of them with you. If you’re like me and you love numbers – buckle up for this journey! Children spent 75,600 minutes in school per student - that’s a wow!
Austin ISD Earns Honorable Mention for Innovation and Excellence in Public Schools
Austin ISD—along with Denton, Fresno, Peoria and Richland school districts—earned honorable mention in the 23rd annual Magna Awards program for school districts with more than 20,000 students.