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Educators aim to accurately depict Native American issues, history
Elizabeth Close is teaching her Anderson High School Ethnic Studies students about Native American issues this November, but is hoping to go beyond the narrative of what they’ve always learned. In her class, they’re discussing issues such as the Keystone pipeline, Standing Rock, the Oglala protests, missing indigenous people within the U.S. and Canada and more.
An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
November 25, 2020 Dear Austin ISD families, I hope you’re having a restful and joyous break thus far, and are finding creative ways to connect with your loved ones while continuing to practice recommended safety protocols to keep everyone COVID safe.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hart Elementary School Invites Families to College Night
Bernice Hart Elementary School invites families to learn about college readiness at a family fun night next Thursday, Feb. 26. Families can also learn about the Reagan Early College High School Program, a program in which students can earn up to 60 hours of college credit and an associate’s degree through Austin Community College while getting their high school diploma.
Help Grow AISD's Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee
The Austin ISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is looking for new members to help advise the district in being a recognized example of environmental education, stewardship and sustainability. The ESAC serves as an advisory body to the superintendent, who is responsible for administrative decisions and for providing administrative and policy…
African American Parent Involvement Conference
Join AISD for the 2nd Annual African American Parent Invovlement Conference.Saturday, March 299:00 am-2:00 pm LBJ High School 7309 Lazy Creek Dr. Share your input and be empowered. Join us for an educational, fun-filled conference that will leave you inspired. During the conference, you will have the oppotunitiy to:
Budget Briefs: Task Force Continues Subcommittee Work, Prepares Recommendations
The Budget Stabilization Task Force continued to work in subcommittees refining its recommendations at its Oct. 10 meeting. The eighth meeting of the task force was the final meeting dedicated to subcommittee work before each group reports to the whole task force for discussion. The Board of Trustees this summer approved the school year 2018-19 budget, which included a $29 million dip into…
District Embraces Opportunities, Challenges in #AISDFuture
Austin ISD's mission—to prepare students for college, career and life by reinventing the urban school experience—is one the district takes seriously.This mission requires thoughtful discussions about aging facilities and the best way to anticipate the needs of students, families, teachers and the community in the coming decades.The emerging Facility Master Plan is the blueprint by which the…
Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief
ESSER Funding The Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief (ESSER) Fund is provided through federal stimulus bills to address the impact that COVID-19 has had and continue to have on schools.
Family Leadership Conference "Adelante 2022"
The Parent Engagement Support Office (PESO), Austin Area Association for Bilingual Education (AAABE) and Families as Partners present, ADELANTE! Virtual Family Leadership Conference. The conference will feature four live zoom sessions around various topics including mental health & wellness, special educational and dual language programming. Adelante 2022 Thursday, March 31 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.…
Budget Briefs: Task Force Breaks Into Subcommittee Work, Receives Staff Information
The entire Budget Stabilization Task Force broke into subcommittees for the first time and received information from district staff at its seventh meeting Sept. 26. The group is now its third month of meeting bi-weekly to develop strategies to close the budget deficit. The Board of Trustees this summer approved the latest budget, including a $29 million dip into reserves. The district is expected…