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Lanier Math Teachers Receive $20,000 Through 3M Ingenuity Grant for Professional Development
Four Lanier High School teachers received a check this summer for nearly $20,000 that will allow them to further their education to support algebra II, calculus and geometry classes.Andrea Bowen, Kirsten Cole, David Preston and Nathan Woodward said they applied for the 3M grant because they want to ensure their students are prepared for college math classes.In addition, Austin ISD’s Career and…
Lanier Math Teachers Receive $20,000 Through 3M Ingenuity Grant for Professional Development
AUSTIN, Texas—Four Lanier High School teachers received an almost $20,000 check this summer that will allow them to further their education to support Algebra II, Calculus and Geometry classes. Andrea Bowen, Kirsten Cole, David Preston and Nathan Woodward applied for the 3M grant because they want to ensure their students are prepared for college math classes. The teachers are interested in…
Now Playing on Spotify: Kealing Middle School Recording Studio Release Party
When Spotify says, “Music for everyone,” it’s especially true at Kealing Middle School. The school was gifted a recording studio built from materials that came from Spotify House, a live music venue built annually at SXSW.Spotify, DPR Construction, MINDPOP, Rebuilding Together Austin and Acoustic Spaces partnered together during Spring Break to build three mixing and mastering recording studios.
AISD High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation...Again
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.
MEDIA ADVISORY Pre-K: All the Way
Parents and guardians of prekindergarten students are invited to visit an Austin ISD Pre-K and register their three- and four-year olds all day Aug. 10 at schools across the district.Who: Lucy Read Prekindergarten Principal Ami Cortes-Castillo and Early Childhood Director Jacquie Porter will be available for interviews.What: An opportunity for B-Roll of parents registering their…
Two Austin ISD Teachers Honored as EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors
Two Austin ISD educators have been selected for EcoRise’s 2017–18 Teacher Ambassador Program. EcoRise is a school-based curriculum focused on sustainability.The 2017–18 EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors from Austin ISD are:
Statement from Austin ISD Director of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach Regarding Military Recruiter
Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District (AISD) Director of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach Alex Sánchez released the following statement today regarding the arrest of a military recruiter who visited the McCallum High School campus:
Reminder: Wear AISD Badges or Visitors’ Passes
When visiting AISD schools or administrative offices, please remember that the district requires employee badges or visitors’ passes be worn and visible at all times.Visitors to schools must check in at the front office. Visitors to the Carruth Administration Center, 1111 W. Sixth St., who do not have an AISD badge must check in at the Customer Service Desk on the second floor of Building A.All…
Superintendent to Join Austin ISD Students in Effort to Set World Reading Record
Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District (AISD) Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will read a favorite story book with Casis Elementary School students during "Read for the Record," as part of a worldwide effort to raise awareness for the need to read to children at a young age. Superintendent Carstarphen will join children and adults across the country to set two new reading records – for…
Making the Grade: New Report Card System Allows Families of Secondary Students to Get Grades Faster
Austin ISD’s technology department has found a way to get parents of secondary students their report cards faster. The district will be going digital on all secondary report cards this month for the third six-weeks report cards.Of the approximately 23,000 secondary students overall, 9,292 students are already opting for digital report cards.