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Looking Back and Moving Forward: Austin ISD Community Conversations
Join us as we build the foundation for our 2022 Long-range Plan and our next bond! Featuring a community panel discussing their experiences with historic inequities in the district and how we can begin to rebuild trust. Moderated by KUT's: Claire McInerny and Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera All meetings will offer small group discussions facilitated in English and Spanish. Please email karla.rivera-…
Classical guitar students collab with Hollywood director (En español)
Austin ISD classical guitar students and famed Hollywood film director Robert Rodriguez recently collaborated for a audio recording and music video for the Spy Kids film. Why it matters: Our students are getting real world experience with a professional production thanks to Texas-native Rodriguez’s collaboration with Austin ISD. The recording was held at the Long Center, which also…
Becker Elementary School Receives $25,000 Grant from Target
This fall, Target announced Becker Elementary as one of 100 schools across the country that will receive a $25,000 grant through the company’s “Give with Target” initiative.
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…
TAKS Retesting Available In October To Out-Of-School Students
Austin, TX—Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills (TAKS) retesters, or students who still need to pass a portion of the Exit Level TAKS tests to earn a high school diploma, may register to participate in the October administration of the TAKS Test being held at campuses throughout the Austin Independent School District (AISD) from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21.
McCallum Fine Arts Academy presents " Murder on the Orient Express"
MacTheatre, a McCallum High School Fine Arts Academy program, will present Agatha Christie's classic masterpiece "Murder on the Orient Express" this month. The students will perform the murder mystery that has been adapted by television, radio, and film, and now will be performed live onstage with playwright Ken Ludwig adaptation. When: Nov. 14-17. All shows start at 7:30 p.m.…
Board of Trustees approve 2024-25 School Calendar (En Español)
Austin ISD trustees approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year during its Dec. 14 regular voting meeting. The final calendar incorporates community feedback requesting additional faith based and cultural observances and staff development days:
Remembering Sandy Hook: Keeping our Schools Secure Every Day
Dear AISD Community,Tomorrow, communities throughout the country will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Earlier this week, community members in Newtown, Conn. launched an online memorial, which features a simple and poignant design: a heart created from the first names of the 26 victims.
Give us feedback on the calendar (En Español)
We’re looking for your feedback on the 2022-23 academic calendar via a survey. Last week, we outlined some possible updates to the calendar for you, and now it’s time to let us know what you think.
Eastside Memorial ECHS and International HS at the Original L.C. Anderson HS campus Virtual Community Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 6–7 p.m. for a Virtual Community Site Tour of the modernization project of Eastside Memorial ECHS and International HS at the Original LC Anderson Campus. See a glimpse of the exciting progress we are making at Eastside! Presenters will share construction, branding and design updates as well as a virtual tour of the new spaces.