LBJ Student Newspaper Earns National Honor

The LBJ High School student newspaper, The Liberator, has won a High School Newspaper Gold Crown award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association during the recent 87th annual Scholastic Convention. The advisor for the publication is journalism teacher Janet Elbom. Student publications were judged on writing/editing, design, content, photography, art and graphics.

Deadline for Priority Transfers, Requests for First-round Lottery is Today

AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2014-15 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is today, Friday, Jan. 31st.

Resources for Foster Care Parents

Many resources are available to support foster care students as they pursue an education. Should you have questions, please contact Carla G. Scott at Carla.g.scott@austinisd.org or 512-414-1700x57613.

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Open Enrollment for Benefits–May 1-31

Please note that the 16-month benefit plan running from September 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014 remains in effect. As a reminder, the intent of this effort is to move all of our benefit plans to coincide with the calendar year, beginning on January 1, 2015.However, by law, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can only operate for a maximum of 12 months. As a result it is necessary to provide the…

ESAC Meeting

Where:  Austin ISD New Headquarters, First Floor - 4000 South IH 35 Frontage Road, Austin, Texas 78704.

Board Votes in Favor of Recommendation for In-District Charter with IDEA Public Schools

On Dec. 20, Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to establish a college preparatory, in-district charter program with IDEA Public Schools. The Board voted in favor of the recommendation by a vote of 6 to 3. The proposal is one of six Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, five of which the board approved Dec. 12.The in-district charter program will:

Media Advisory: Austin Chamber Joins Coalition to Set High Standards for Academic Progress, Student Success

AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Chamber of Commerce will join a diverse coalition of civil right groups, business groups, teacher organizations and education researchers to support Austin ISD and Central Texas school districts who have chosen to go above and beyond the minimum to preserve all career and college options for Central Texas students.

Board of Trustees Extends Superintendent's Contract

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve a one-year extension of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's employment contract by one year to June 30, 2014. On March 23, 2009, the Board of Trustees approved the employment contract of Dr. Carstarphen as the district’s Superintendent for a four-year term commencing on July 1, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2013. All other provisions, including…

Maplewood Elementary School

Maplewood Elementary serves as a model for dual-language learning. With more than 400 students, the Maplewood's mission is to instill with positive attitudes, academic foundations, and a lifelong love of learning. School events and traditions include Peacefest, Garden Days, Friday Enrichment, STEM…