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Engagement opportunities with Dr. Elizalde / Oportunidades para conocer a la Dra. Elizalde
Last week, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees named Stephanie Elizalde the lone finalist for Superintendent of AISD. We are excited for the Austin community to get to know Dr. Elizalde and learn about her vision for our district. Next week the district will provide a variety of opportunities for Dr. Elizalde to share more about herself and hear from our Austin community.
Linder students' artwork hits the road for Earth Day (En español)
Student art from Linder Elementary School is now featured on a CapMetro bus as part of this year’s Art on the Bus collaboration with CapMetro and Creative Action to celebrate Earth Day. Why it matters: The annual event highlights sustainability, creativity, and student voice, helping teach the community about the importance of public transportation, environmental stewardship, and how art…
Board considers tax rate election to raise funds for teacher and staff raises (En español)
A VATRE would ask the community to consider approving a tax rate that would allow Austin ISD to gain an estimated $44M in funding annually. Why it matters: Those additional funds would help Austin ISD continue to recruit and retain highly-qualified teachers and staff by funding pay increases.
College & Career Readiness
The Austin ISD Learning Community is committed to preparing all students to graduate college, career and life ready! We are focused on ensuring that our students are prepared for a changing and increasingly complex future; to cultivate the knowledge, skills, mindset of a lifelong learner in order to be successful beyond high school.
Good Stewardship: Repurposing Sims
Please join the next virtual Good Stewardship conversation regarding the repurposing of the former Sims Elementary School campus on Tuesday, February 4th at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
TEA Guidance
Texas Special Education Support Please visit Texas SPED Support which provides technical assistance and support for teachers and families. Discover
2023 State Accountability results slated for release next week (En español)
After two years of lawsuits holding up state accountability results, the courts have dismissed the latest effort to block 2023 A-F ratings statewide. The decision allows campus-based grades districtwide to become public for the first time since 2019. As of today, ratings for 2024 have not been released by the courts.
Nacho Average Comeback: Austin ISD Food Truck Hits the Road Again (En Español)
Austin ISD’s Nacho Average Food Truck is back in action, rolling into high school campuses this spring with a revamped menu.
Student-Athletes Stand up to Domestic, Dating Violence
Austin ISD Athletics has been doing its part to promote safe and healthy relationships during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.In partnership with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Advocacy Project and SAFE, student-athletes have been wearing purple ribbons in October to encourage others to stand up against dating and domestic violence.
Trustee Candidate Hybrid Learning Session
The public is invited to attend this 30-minute session to review the purpose of a Trustee in Texas, an overview of Austin ISD, and important dates. When: Monday, August 5, 5:30-6 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please email : jacob.reach@austinisd.org to confirm your interest and if you will be virtual or in person. Learn more >