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Austin ISD Releases Demographic Report
Today, Austin ISD released its annual demographic report. The report shows the district will see student population increases in northwest, far south and southeast Austin. Some schools, such as Blazier, Doss, Hill and Menchaca elementary schools, are expected to be above capacity. Overall, the district expects an average annual reduction in student population of less than 1 percent…
AISD Launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese Language Programs in 2016-17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools. "As we continue toward globalization, it is paramount that we prepare our students for college, career and life by equipping them with the skills needed to authentically interact with individuals from diverse cultures," said AISD World…
AISD Awarded Funds for Wellness Program
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District's elementary schools were selected from among hundreds of schools across the country to receive $320,000 from Dairy MAX, a division of the National Dairy Council.
AISD Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Winners Announced during Salute
Earlier this week, the Austin Independent School District announced its Teacher of the Year and Principal of Year winners, among others, during Salute, an annual event hosted by AISD and Austin Partners In Education to celebrate district employees.The event, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, brought together AISD employees, families and community members to recognize some of AISD's…
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AISD Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Winners Announced during Salute
Last night, the Austin Independent School District announced its Teacher of the Year and Principal of Year winners, among others, during Salute, an annual event hosted by AISD and Austin Partners In Education to celebrate district employees. The event, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, brought together AISD employees, families and community members to recognize some of AISD's…
AISD Board Delays Implementation of STAAR End-of-Course Exam “15 Percent” Grading Requirement
Under district policies approved by the Austin ISD Board of Trustees at its Feb. 27 meeting, a student’s score on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams taken during spring 2012 will have no effect on that student’s grades or class rank. Acting on the recommendation proposed by the AISD administration, the Board deferred the implementation of the requirement…
Restored Airstream Project Leads to Ann Richards School Students Presenting at National Conference
AUSTIN, Texas—Students and educators from Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders have been selected to present their class projects and experiences at the 2014 Project Lead The Way Summit in Indianapolis, Nov. 2–5.Project Lead the Way is a national science, technology, engineering and math curriculum and teacher professional development model.
Texas Education Agency Says AISD Exceeds All Targets of State Accountability System
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released today, 113 of the district's schools have Met Standard or Met Alternative Standard—the highest rating schools can earn—on the state's accountability system. Under the state accountability system, all Texas public districts, campuses and charters are assigned a label of:
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