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AISD Board of Trustees Approves Facility Master Plan
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees formally adopted the proposed Facility Master Plan on Monday night, paving the way for modernizing AISD's schools and rebuilding its aging infrastructure.
AISD 2020 Latino Academic Achievement Awards
Join us for the AISD 2020 Latino Academic Achievement Awards broadcast on AISD.TV, or channel 22, on June 11 from 7–7:30 p.m. This year, we'll be recognizing only the top Latino senior with the highest cumulative GPA for their high school. The program will include brief videos of the 14 seniors, remarks by Dr. David Kauffman, Dr. Paul Cruz and AISD Board President, Geronimo Rodriguez…
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Name New Facility the Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name the new Early Childhood Center in honor of Anita Uphaus, a former teacher and early childhood coordinator.The Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center, located at 5200 Freidrich Lane in East Austin, is scheduled to open in the fall. The center was built utilizing funds from a bond approved by voters in 2008.
AISD Student Participation in SAT Continues to Increase
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District (AISD) student participation in the SAT test continued to increase in 2011. AISD students outscored their counterparts in the state in Critical Reading, Math and Writing, while students’ average score was above that of the nation in Math, according to data released by the College Board today.
Maestro en Casa
Austin ISD English for Me (formerly Maestro en Casa) En alianza con ACPTA y Texas PTA, Austin ISD ofrece este curso de inglés básico para familias de los estudiantes del distrito. De octubre a abril de cada año, los participantes toman clases en las escuelas de sus hijos para aprender no solamente el idioma sino cómo enfrentar situaciones comunes y el vocabulario a dominar en los temas de los…
Parenting with Love and Logic Mini Workshop
The Austin Independent School District’s Parent Support Office will be offering a free one-night workshop focused on “Parenting with Love and Logic" Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Allan Elementary School, 4900 Gonzales. The event will provide parents with simple and practical techniques to effectively handle challenging child behaviors. The workshop is offered in English and Spanish.
The details of bus driver pay
Part of the budget proposals for next year include increasing the minimum pay for bus drivers from $17 to $21. Because we would also be taking away paid holidays when they would not be driving, we’ve gotten questions from media, chatter on social media, and even public comments at our Board meetings with questions about whether the pay raise would net bus drivers an increase in pay. Here’s…
Students Across AISD Bring Summer Theatre Series to Life
Mamma Mia! Here we go again. The AISD Summer Theatre Series is back at the AISD Performing Arts Center. The series runs July 15-18 with productions “Still Life with Iris,” “Charlotte's Web,” and July 23-25 with “Mamma Mia!” The productions feature students in grades 5-12 from throughout the district as actors, dancers, and tech crew. AISD teachers direct the plays.
Akins ECHS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
We have a vaccine opportunity available this week for our AISD Community, all family members included, 16 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by VAX Together Austin in partnership with Walgreens Pharmacy. Appointment is preferred, walk-ins are welcome.
Austin ISD Pride Week
Austin ISD Pride Week (El español está disponible abajo) Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. This year's weeklong celebration is March 18-23, 2024, which aligns with the National LGBT Health Awareness Week. Visit the AISD Pride…