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Interim Superintendent Surprises Teacher of the Year Winners
Today, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised three teachers in their classrooms and announced their selection as Austin ISD’s 2014 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.Being selected as a teacher of the year is one of the highest honors bestowed on AISD teachers. Each year, one of the finalists is named Austin Teacher of the Year and selected to serve as the district’s…
TEA Says AISD Exceeds All Targets of State Accountability System; 117 AISD Schools Obtain State's Highest Rating
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary accountability ratings, 117 of the district's schools have met standard or met alternative standard–the highest rating schools can earn-on the state's accountability system, and 58 schools earned a total of 162 Distinction Designations.Five schools earned every available distinction designation: Liberal Arts and Science Academy and…
Austin ISD Hosts Student Registration and Orientation
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host registration and orientation for students next week. Registration is for new AISD students and current students who have moved or transferred during the summer. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 27.For registration, parents should bring the child's official birth certificate, current immunization record, proof of residence in AISD…
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.
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan
The FMP will outline the current status and future use of district facilities, guide the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on issues under consideration for inclusion in the FMP. The meetings will be held:
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.
AISD Will Follow TEA's Recommendation to Test Algebra 1 Middle School Students Only Once
Austin, Texas—Yesterday, the Texas Education Agency announced the U.S. Department of Education will not grant the state’s waiver request to address the issue of multiple assessments for students taking Algebra I at the middle school level.TEA Commissioner of Education Michael Williams is discouraging local school districts and charters from double-testing middle school students taking Algebra I.…
Help AISD Envision a Magnet School Program for South Austin
Austin ISD wants community feedback on proposals for a potential new south magnet program to provide students greater access to magnet programming. Currently, no magnet programs exist in South Austin high schools, which include Akins, Austin, Bowie, Crockett and Travis. The Liberal Arts and Science Academy, at its current location at LBJ High School, has reached capacity and district…
We Choose AISD: From Culinary Arts to Athletics, Students Share Their Picks During National School Choice Week
During National School Choice Week, AISD students will join Superintendent Paul Cruz to celebrate the variety of programs that made them choose AISD. The celebration features students and families who have chosen AISD.
AISD and Region XIII Partner to Provide Counselor Certification Program
Austin ISD is proud to partner with Region XIII to establish the first cohort of the Professional School Counselor Certification program. The certification program allows participants to serve as working counselors under a probationary certificate while working around demanding schedules. Additionally, the program provides an opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of peers for networking. We…