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On the Same Page: AISD Celebrates National Read for the Record Day
Austin ISD schools are participating in this year’s National Read for the Record day by inviting special guests to read this year’s book, “The Bear Ate Your Sandwich,” by Julia Sarcone-Roach.Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz will be reading to kindergarteners.Where: Cowan Elementary School, 2817 Kentish DriveWhen: 8:30–9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
Becker School Tour
Located in the heart of 78704, Becker Elementary is the oldest elementary school in South Austin. We are an Austin ISD Two-Way Dual Language school that prides itself on building biliteracy and multiculturalism for the success of all students. During the tour we will be providing information about Becker and reviewing the application process. Tour dates & times:
Becker School Tour
Located in the heart of 78704, Becker Elementary is the oldest elementary school in South Austin. We are an Austin ISD Two-Way Dual Language school that prides itself on building biliteracy and multiculturalism for the success of all students. During the tour we will be providing information about Becker and reviewing the application process. Tour dates & times:
Govalle Student Keynotes NI Week
AUSTIN, TX—Govalle Elementary School student David Bocanegra will program a robot, which is made out of Legos, to be a guard dog at NIWeek in front of about 3,000 engineers, scientists and educators, alongside astronaut, engineer and former NFL player Leland Melvin.
Northeast Elementary School to Receive $25 Million Investment
Norman Elementary School is among the first of 17 campuses across the district where construction will begin as part of the 2017 bond.Projects within the bond will support the district’s vision to reinvent public education by creating 21st century learning spaces which include bright, collaborative spaces, state-of-the-art technology, outdoor classrooms and community spaces.
Vote to Help Reagan High School Win a $25,000 Grant in Sports Illustrated's "Underdogs" Competition
Fans of Reagan High School's football team typically cheer on the players during Friday night games. For the next two weeks, the players need fans' support online--in a national Sports Illustrated competition that could score the team a $25,000 grant.
MEDIA ADVISORY Permanent Collection of Former Black-Only High School Memorabilia to Live at Anderson High School
Join Anderson High School for a ceremony celebrating the continued excellence of L.C. Anderson from its inception in East Austin to its current location in West Austin. The ceremony will include a presentation of original L.C. Anderson memorabilia (1907-71) from the Original L.C Anderson Alumni Association to be permanently displayed at Anderson High School.
MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go’: Blackshear Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday During Read Across America
Blackshear Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America, a nationwide day of reading, with administrators and community leaders reading Dr. Seuss classics in all its classrooms.The National Education Association’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2. For a list of…
Feedback Solicited on New Graduation Program Requirements
This week, AISD middle and high school families will receive a letter from the district about the new graduation plan requirements that were passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature.The new requirements will affect students entering the ninth grade during the 2014-2015 school year and all students entering high school thereafter. Parents are also receiving a survey that seeks to get feedback…
AISD Students More Likely Than Peers to Continue Attending College Beyond Freshman Year
Austin ISD students are exceeding the achievements of their peers again, as more AISD grads continue their college educations beyond their freshman year.A recent report using data from the Class of 2013 shows that the number of AISD students who enroll in college and then proceed to a second year exceeds the national average by 13 percentage points at four-year universities*.At two-year colleges…