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Media Advisory: ‘Dinosaur George’ Visits Maplewood Elementary School Today
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, “Dinosaur George” Blasing, a paleontologist and animal behaviorist, will visit Austin ISD’s Maplewood Elementary School. What: A travel "museum" presentation with George Blasing showcasing dinosaur displays in the gymnasium for a day of student visits.Where: Maplewood Elementary School, gymnasium, 3808 Maplewood Ave.
Austin ISD works toward reducing budget deficit for next fiscal year (En español)
The budget process for the 2024-25 school year has begun!
We have our eye on the forecast (En español)
Winter weather is in the forecast next week and we’re monitoring how it may affect Austin ISD schools and offices. Why it matters: Cold and icy conditions could cause us to delay or cancel district schools, as well as affect electricity and other utilities. What we’re doing: We work closely with meteorologists and other local entities to monitor the weather and make final…
Austin ISD to Help Set Largest Shared Reading Experience Record
Austin ISD Students to Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record to Raise Awareness about the Importance of Early Education
TELPAS
Purpose of TELPAS TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) is designed to assess the progress that emergent bilingual students make in learning the English language. It helps schools and teachers track each student’s English language development over time to help ensure students are making progress in English language skills. What TELPAS Measures TELPAS…
Austin ISD Works With Partners To Find Vaccine Opportunities for Staff
Austin ISD staff have never been so happy to have a sore arm. This week AISD partnered with vaccine distributors and community partners to provide thousands of COVID-19 vaccines to staff across the district. Staff were notified of two opportunities to receive the vaccine: one at Circuit of the Americas via CommUnityCare and another at AISD Central Office via Code 4 Emergency Services. The…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Superintendent Visits Schools on First Day of Classes
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will welcome back students, families and staff members for the 2013-14 school year with special campus visits during the first day of school. When: Monday, Aug. 6
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Yokum, with Austin Partners in Education
Every year, Austin Partners in Education trains more than 1,500 community volunteers to be classroom coaches and mentors throughout Austin ISD.Karen Yokum, an electrical engineer at IBM, has volunteered with APIE as an eighth-grade math classroom coach for three years, helping students understand real-world applications of their classroom studies.
Travis Early College High School Salutes Graduates
In a graduation ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center today, 284 students from Travis Early College High School and Travis Graduation Preparatory Academy received their diplomas."I want you to know no matter how tough things get, you will get up and do what you need to succeed," said Travis High School Valedictorian Angelica Rodriguez. Salutatorian Adela Hernandes Jaimes spoke of her years…
Tools for Success / Herramientas para el éxito
What is the Austin ISD school board member/trustee role? (English session with Spanish interpretation) Join this session to understand the Austin ISD board’s role, practices, and how you as a parent, caregiver, and community member can engage with the board in its leadership role.