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Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Montserrat Garibay (en Español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Montserrat Garibay, a bilingual pre-K teacher turned education, immigration, and labor rights activist.
LASA Ranked Ninth in America for Best Academics
Austin ISD’s Liberal Arts and Science Academy has received another accolade, this time being ranked ninth in the United States by college data website Niche for best academics.The site made its rankings of public high schools based on a variety of factors, including state assessment proficiency, colleges that students attend after graduation, AP enrollment and exam pass rates, graduation…
African American Heritage Celebration Program
This program started in 1983 under the leadership of former AISD Associate Superintendent William Charles Akins. This is the 40th Annual African American Heritage Celebration, it is an annual event. It is an opportunity for AISD to celebrate the academic achievements of our students, the dedication and leadership of staff members and the commitment of our community partners. We honor over two…
First Annual Future Plans College & Career Fair hosted by SXSWedu
SXSWedu Conference is hosting the first annual Future Plans College & Career Fair on Tuesday, March 5th from 2pm - 8pm at the Austin Convention Center. The show is a re-imagining of the college fair to include insight into current and emerging employment trends in addition to post-secondary education options. There will be two stages in the show, the Career Stage and the College Stage,…
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…
GT Student and Family Explore Austin Day
This free digital scavenger hunt is designed for students and family to have fun as they explore some of the historic, cultural and iconic places in Austin.To enter, parents must email aisdgtfun@gmail.com by Nov. 1 with their name and the names of all of children participating in this unique event.
U.S. News and World Report Ranks 5 AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
AUSTIN, Texas-Five Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2014 U.S. News and World Report. The district's Liberal Arts Science Academy and Anderson, Austin, Bowie and McCallum high schools earned a spot on the publication's list of "Best High Schools."
An Iraqi teacher gives families a voice at Travis Heights Elementary School (En Español)
As Austin ISD celebrates Arab American Heritage Month, we profile Sura Jasim, who works at Travis Heights Elementary School as a Parent Support Specialist, a link between the school district and parents.
2018–19 Parent & Families Survey Now Available
The Austin ISD 2018–19 Parent & Families Survey is now available and is accepting responses online through March 8. Families are encouraged to participate so they can share input on district and campus performance. The survey includes questions about how well school staff and leadership communicate with families and parents, as well as how easily parents may communicate about their students…
Amplify Austin: #InvestInAISD and Support Schools
Austin Ed Fund is participating in Amplify Austin to promote AISD schools and raise funds for the district's nationally recognized social and emotional learning program.The 24-hour call for donations—in any amount—is a simple way to bring the community together to support nonprofit organizations.Answer the call by donating to the Austin Ed Fund and…