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Community Members Discuss Careers, Education with Elementary Students for Role Model Day
Students at Blackshear Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District learned the ins and outs of presiding over a courtroom, serving their city as an elected official and even upholding the law as a police officer, when more than 60 community leaders visited their campus Friday, Jan. 25, to discuss their careers.
Child Care Program
The child care programs provide full day care for infants and toddlers of AISD staff and families at many campuses. The programs prioritize AISD staff for enrollment and when space is available the care is offered to other families in the community. Many of the programs offer reduced tuition fees for eligible families. Each program has different hours and tuition fees, please contact the…
AISD Delays Classes, Start Times Feb. 11 Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD would like to inform its communities that all classes for Tuesday, Feb. 11 have been delayed due to weather and road conditions.Classes and district office hours for all AISD campuses will operate on a two-hour delay. AISD buses will also operate on a two-hour delay. Parents with questions about transportation can call AISD's transportation department between 7:45 a.m.…
AISD Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 20.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Jan. 21.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
6th Annual Birthday Bash: Ann Richards School
The 6th Annual Birthday Bash, an annual fundraiser in support of the enhancement programs at the Ann Richards School, will be held on Tuesday, September 24th from 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, 605 Robert E Lee Rd Austin, TX 78704 . This event showcases the accomplishments of our students and provides them the opportunity to meet and visit with our guests…
A Legacy of Leadership: AAUL Adopts Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy
When the Austin Area Urban League celebrated its 37th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala this weekend, the civil rights organization announced its members are adopting the Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy.AAUL assists African-Americans and all under-served Austin-area residents to achieve societal and economic equality by focusing on educational improvement, employment readiness,…
Feria Para Aprender
Where: North Austin Events Center, 10601 North LamarWhat: The largest Spanish-language education fair in Central Texas reaches more than 12,000 parents and students. This fair provides the opportunity to connect with hundreds of programs and services that support a child's academic success.There will be park & ride shuttles from Dobie Middle School (1200 E. Rundberg Ln) & Lanier High…
Accessibility Resources
Video Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C Standards W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
AISD Students More Likely Than Peers to Continue Attending College Beyond Freshman Year
Austin ISD students are exceeding the achievements of their peers again, as more AISD grads continue their college educations beyond their freshman year. A recent report using data from the Class of 2013 shows that the number of AISD students who enroll in college and then proceed to a second year exceeds the national average by 13 percentage points at four-year universities*.At two-year colleges…
Memorial, Funeral Arrangements Set for Football Coach Andrew Jackson
Longtime AISD football coach Andrew Jackson, who spent much of his 28-year career at Reagan and LBJ early college high schools, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 50.In March, Jackson was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer that had already spread to his liver and lungs. Nevertheless, Jackson insisted on coaching LBJ this season while undergoing treatment, and helped lead…