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AISD Names Sharon Roy the 2014 Middle School Teacher of the Year
Sharon Roy, a teacher at Kealing Middle School for 20 years, has taught magnet English, software design, Leadership 101 and pre-AP English. Roy earned her secondary teaching certificate in English and math at the University of Texas in Austin. She also holds a master’s degree in English from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in English, minoring in math, from UT-Austin.
U.S. News and World Report Ranks 5 AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
AUSTIN, Texas-Five Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2014 U.S. News and World Report. The district's Liberal Arts Science Academy and Anderson, Austin, Bowie and McCallum high schools earned a spot on the publication's list of "Best High Schools."
Research
Research into CLI Austin ISD's former Department of Research and Evaluation (DRE) annually published a Creative Learning Initiative (CLI) Implementation Summary. These major reports analyzed the influence of CLI on students’ access to the arts over time. In 2024-25, 98 campuses are CLI schools; this includes all elementary schools. At the time of DRE's last report, 2018-19, 63 campuses—including…
Students Learn Science With Hot Wheels Cars
Speedometry, a math and science education curriculum co-created by researchers at the Mattel Children's Foundation and the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education, will be introduced to Austin ISD fourth-grade classrooms this fall.
AISD Accepting Two-way Dual-Language Applications Now Through Feb. 21
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is now accepting applications for its two-way dual-language programming now through Feb. 21 at Becker, Blanton, Casey, Galindo, Perez, Ridgetop, Sunset Valley, Travis Heights and Wooten elementary schools as well as for the campus-based program at Brentwood Elementary School*. Two-way dual language supports “two language” groups of students to become bilingual, bicultural…
Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Honored at Football Game
More than 40 alumni from the original Anderson High School attended the Trojans' football game Oct. 22 against Lehman High School at Nelson Field.The football players from the original Anderson High School joined current players on the field for the coin toss before the game.This group of former Yellow Jackets included members of the state championship teams from 1942, ’…
Performing Arts Center Takes Center Stage in Saving Energy
The Austin ISD Performing Arts Center has received a gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and an Austin Energy Green Building 5-star rating.
Explore UT Open House
The University of Texas at Austin is hosting its 13th annual Explore UT, a day of events, performances, exhibits, lectures and activities for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 3. The event provides an opportunity for visitors to examine the rich and varied programs that are a part of everyday life a university campus.
MEDIA ADVISORY Permanent Collection of Former Black-Only High School Memorabilia to Live at Anderson High School
Join Anderson High School for a ceremony celebrating the continued excellence of L.C. Anderson from its inception in East Austin to its current location in West Austin. The ceremony will include a presentation of original L.C. Anderson memorabilia (1907-71) from the Original L.C Anderson Alumni Association to be permanently displayed at Anderson High School.
Job Fair: Bus Drivers & Food Production Specialist Substitutes
Austin ISD is currently hiring Bus Drivers and Food Production Specialist Substitutes (temporary/hourly). Join us at our upcoming Job Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Baker Center Cafeteria, 3908 Ave. B.