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MEDIA ADVISORY: Austin ISD Celebrates Juneteenth at Annual Parade
Austin ISD invites the community to join faculty, staff, students and their families to march in the annual Juneteenth Emancipation Parade. Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in June 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.
Austin ISD teachers complete a two-year Transformative Technology program
More than 70 teachers from elementary, middle and high schools will graduate from a two-year professional development program as part of the Transformative Technology Leadership Pathway with a "Blended and Personalized Learning” experience that will be utilized in the classroom. The program develops teacher’s skills in intentional use of instructional methods designed to increase equity and give…
Two Austin Schools Earn 'Fit Campus' Awards
Two Austin middle schools have been chosen as winners of the H-E-B Fit Campus Award with a cash prize of $10,000 each. The winning campuses were chosen for demonstrating a strong commitment toward educating their students, parents and staff on the importance of health and wellness, and implementing programs and activities that would help them to meet healthy goals. Statewide, 10 schools earned…
Student With a Graduation Goal
Austin ISD and the Austin Area Alliance of Black School Educators have partnered to host Student With a Graduation Goal, a one-day college information event for juniors and seniors and their families. Participants can get information at a college and community fair, and can attend sessions on topics including:
Pre-K and Kindergarten Virtual Registration Week / Semana de Matriculación Virtual en Prekínder y Kínder
Join us July 27–30 for our Pre-K and Kindergarten Virtual Registration Week. The week is dedicated to all Pre-K and Kindergarten programs throughout Austin ISD. Your home elementary campus will have staff available to help or answer questions. You will need the following to register your student:
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Determined to Succeed AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is a program designed to support students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. AVID educators prepare students to succeed in high school, college and other postsecondary opportunities.
Message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays (en español)
Dear Team Austin ISD, As we enter this season of thanksgiving, I am so grateful for all of you and the incredible work you do every day to support our students. As I visit campuses and walk through the central office, service centers and visit with staff throughout the district, I witness the energy and passion you pour into your jobs to ensure that students receive what they need to be…
A message from Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde
Austin ISD Pride Week— March 21-26—is an annual celebration of our LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families. During the week, campuses are provided with activities that support the value of the LGBTQIA+ community. Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde has released the following statement ahead of Austin ISD Pride Week.
Board of Trustees to Announce Development Regarding the AISD Superintendent Search
The Austin ISD board of trustees met the weekend of Nov. 22 to interview the top superintendent candidates. After considerable discussions regarding the candidates, the Trustees have made decisions that will be shared at a news conference. Who: AISD President of the Board of Trustees, Vincent TorresWhere: Carruth Administration Center, Board Auditorium 1111 W. Sixth Street
Lanier ECHS Teacher Named One of Six Finalists for 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year
Lanier Early College High School teacher Tara Bordeaux has been named one of six finalists for 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators.“Today we recognize six Texas educators who show true dedication to their students,” said Executive Director of TASA Johnny L. Veselka. “They represent the thousands of devoted educators across…