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Media Advisory: Full STEAM Ahead: 15 Teachers Awarded Grants from Austin ED Fund
Austin Ed Fund is awarding $75,000 in Spring 2016 Innovation Grants to 15 teacher projects at campuses across AISD.Innovation Grants are offered in two categories: up to $10,000 for campus/ department projects and up to $2,000 for individual classroom projects focused on literacy, science, technology, engineering, and math and the whole child.
LASA Ranked No. 14 Among 25 Best Public High Schools in the U.S.
In a recent survey of public high schools, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, or LASA, was ranked No. 14 among the top 25 high schools in the nation. School data site Niche ranked high schools based on 27 million reviews from more than 300,000 students and parents. Respondents rated schools for academics, teachers, student culture and diversity as well as resources and…
AISD Trustee Cowan Selected to Participate in Leadership Program
Austin ISD Trustee Julie Cowan joined 34 other school board members from across Texas on Feb.
Austin ISD Board Election Nov. 4
The Austin Independent School District board election will be Nov. 4. The full board consists of nine members; five trustee seats are up for election.Voters will elect single-member seats from geographic regions one, four, six, seven, and a districtwide trustee seat nine. Trustees serve four-year terms.
AISD Asks Community for Input on Direction for Next Five Years
AUSTIN—Austin ISD is holding three community meetings this fall to gather community input to develop its 2015-20 Strategic Plan. Strategic planning will help AISD focus its energy, ensuring that we the district and its community partners are working toward a unified goal. The plan will also ensure the district continues to assess and adjust its direction as needed.The 2015-20 Strategic Plan…
Bedichek Junior Marines Earn Three National Titles
Austin, TX—After competing in their first National Middle School Drill Championship in Dallas, 25 students in Bedichek Middle School's Junior Marines Leadership Program won three national titles in Unarmed Color Guard, Armed Drill and Overall Color Guard. In preparation for the competition, students practiced two hours daily, Monday through Thursday, and four hours Saturday. In order to…
AISD Offers Free Lunch to Children During Summer Months
AUSTIN, Texas--During the summer months, the Austin Independent School District will serve free breakfast and lunch to local children through the
Bug Eating, Zombies, Cool Ads: Falcon Media Fest to Show Student Work
The first Falcon Media Festival will feature videos, animations and other digital media creations by dozens of Fulmore Middle School students on Saturday, May 21, an event made possible by support from the Austin Film Society, the Alamo Draft House, school administrators, parents and other supporters.
Austin ISD Celebrates Juneteenth
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD staff members, students and the Austin community will celebrate Juneteenth at this year’s parade.What: AISD team members and members of the Board of Trustees will lead the AISD All-Star band in the parade, showcasing custom-designed AISD T-shirts and carrying an AISD banner.Schedule of events:
Austin ISD Board Election Nov. 4
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District board election will be Nov. 4. The full board consists of nine members; five trustee seats are up for election.Voters will elect single-member seats from geographic regions one, four, six, seven, and a districtwide trustee seat nine. Trustees serve four-year terms.