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AISD Board of Trustees Appoints Technology Officer for Teaching and Learning
Tonight the Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Kevin Schwartz to the newly created position of Technology Officer for Learning and Systems. The position was created as part of the recent AISD central administration reorganization to become a more streamlined and nimble organization.
MEDIA ADVISORY AISD to break ground on Career Launch addition at LBJ Early College High School
Austin ISD will break ground May 13 on an approximately 5,000-square-foot building to accommodate the new Career Launch program at LBJ Early College High School.The program, a partnership with Seton Healthcare Family and Austin Community College, allows students to earn an associate degree in health science, preparing them to further their education in the medical field.
MEDIA ADVISORY Parents to Walk Stage at AISD's Maestro en Casa Graduation Ceremony
About 160 parents will graduate from AISD's Maestro en Casa, Teacher at Home, program.
AISD Board of Trustees Approves New Principal Appointments
Tonight, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved new principal appointments for Dobie Middle School and Oak Hill Elementary School. Dobie Middle SchoolMaggie Araujo was appointed to lead Dobie Middle School. Araujo most recently served as assistant principal of testing and intervention at John B. Connally High School in Pflugerville ISD.
AISD Board Approves Revisions to Student Discipline for Pre-K Through Second Grade
Austin ISD trustees voted Monday night to revise the student disciplinary policy to state that no elementary student prior tothird grade shall be home suspended, placed into a disciplinary alternative education program or expelled,unless when required by law or for behavior that represents a clear and present danger of physical injury to the student,oth
Student Musicians Qualify for All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra
At the 2015 Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio in February, 31 AISD student musicians qualified to perform with the Texas All-State bands, choirs and orchestras.
Eastside Memorial High School Hosts Harvest Fest for Community
Eastside Memorial High School will host a Harvest Fest that brings together resources for the community and provides a forum for celebration with food, games and live music. Resources
Kealing Journalism Teacher Named Rising Star by the Journalism Education Association
Kristen Scott, a journalism teacher at Kealing Middle School, has been named a Rising Star by the Journalism Education Association.Rising Stars are scholastic journalism advisers with five or fewer years of experience that are already exceeding expectations in the education field. Scott will be one of 11 finalists honored at national convention in Denver
Forums Offer Community Chance to Meet Paul Cruz
Austin ISD community forums continue throughout January to give staff, students, families and community members the chance to meet the sole finalist for superintendent.Paul Cruz will give a short presentation at each forum and will then open the floor to questions from those in attendance. The Jan. 15 forum at Pickle Elementary School will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation…
Gorzycki Middle School Teacher Receives First SUPERintendent Coin
Austin ISD recognizes that having the best teachers and staff creates a culture of success for all students and the purpose of the SUPERintendent coin initiative is to reward their outstanding work. Challenge coins were first used in the Roman Empire to present to soldiers to recognize their achievements.