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Reading Academies begin as Austin ISD focuses on improving reading
Storytime isn’t a relaxing event in Priscilla Ayala-O’Neal’s bilingual kindergarten class at Odom Elementary School. We caught up with Ms. Ayala-O’Neal when she was reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or in their case, Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres Osos. She read the book in Spanish and peppered students with questions throughout.
Pay Increase for our Team AISD Substitutes!/ ¡Aumento de salario a nuestro equipo de suplentes del AISD!
Dear Team AISD, Through a year of tremendous change and growth, our substitutes have been a vital part of the success of our students, district and community. We are excited to offer a pay increase for substitute teachers and substitute teacher assistants.
Parents, Administrators Discuss Historical Inequities
By Jack Orloff On Thursday, parents from Eastside ECHS and Garza Independence High School pressed school administrators around equity and other topics as part of the ongoing Conversations with the District series. The events were part of a series of conversations designed to build relationships and foster dialogue between district leadership, AISD staff and community members about essential…
Dr. Cruz Shares Condolences with Austin High School Community
The Austin Police Department has reported that three teenagers were involved in a car accident near Barton Hills Elementary School on Friday, May 2.At this time, the Austin Police Department has not released the names of the individuals involved in the accident.Based on community and media reports, Paul Cruz, interim superintendent, shared the following message with the Austin High School…
Statement: Cruz Shares Condolences with Austin High School Community
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District has released a statement about yesterday’s car accident near Barton Hills Elementary School. At this time, the Austin Police Department has not released the names of the individuals involved in the accident. Based on community and media reports, Paul Cruz, interim superintendent, shared the following message with the Austin High School…
Austin ISD Police Department hosts “Trunk or Treat” for families
This year, the Austin ISD Police Department will host its first ever “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event for elementary-aged children. The “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event is an opportunity for children and their families to come out and enjoy a safe trick or treating environment while getting to interact with police officers from the district. Police vehicles will be on display for children to…
Will Davis Elementary Raises Money for Australia Wildfire Relief
Sounds of paper scratching and laughter engulfed the cafeteria at Will Davis Elementary School on Thursday morning as first graders made arts and crafts for a special cause. Before the winter break, first graders at the elementary school learned about the continent of Australia. “We spent a lot of time learning about the animals and culture. The kids started talking about the fires right…
District Reforms PTA Funding Role
To create a more equitable situation for its schools, Austin ISD announced in a recent community meeting that PTAs would no longer be able to fund positions, and that if campuses have a demonstrated staffing need, the district will meet it. For the 2020–21 school year, PTAs at 11 Austin ISD elementaries funded 31 full- and part-time positions that included library clerks, tutors and a…
Leadership Austin Breakfast on HB5 and High School Graduation Plans
What:
EdcampATX
EdcampATX will be hosted Saturday, November 5, at Pillow Elementary School. Edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for teachers and their needs. It is free and registration is currently open.What to bring: