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AISD Teachers Attend Humanities Texas’ “America at War in the 20th Century” Workshop
AUSTIN, TX—In June, AISD teachers were among a select group of educators from across the state who attended “America at War in the Twentieth Century,” a professional development institute sponsored by Humanities Texas, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Texas at El Paso.
The Facts About Single-Sex Schools
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) currently operates The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, an all-girls middle and high school. Contrary to recent news stories and research that suggests that single-sex education is ineffective, Austin’s Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is a successful model.
Texas Education Agency Says AISD Exceeds All Targets of State Accountability System
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary accountability ratings released today, 117 of the district's schools have met standard or met alternative standard-the highest rating schools can earn-on the state's accountability system, and 58 schools earned a total of 162 Distinction Designations.
Austin ISD Hosts Back-to-School Bash and Safety Fair; Event Features District Programs, Safety Lessons and Free Immunizations
Austin, TX—The 2012-13 school year is quickly approaching and the Austin Independent School District is helping parents and students prepare during the Back to School Bash and Safety Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 18.The Back-to-School Bash offers AISD families the opportunity to learn about the district's programs and services. Parents are invited to participate in such activities as…
Austin and Eastside Memorial High Schools Host Financial Aid Workshops Tomorrow
AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, the Austin Chamber and Austin ISD will be hosting two Financial Aid Saturdays workshops, which offer students and their families help as they apply for college financial aid, grants and scholarships.What: Financial aid specialists will offer one-on-one assistance to seniors and their parents as they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA…
Deadline for Priority Transfers, Requests for First-round Lottery is Today
The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2014-15 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is today, Friday, Jan. 31st.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that…
Kealing Middle School Teacher Awarded Prestigious Presidential Award from White House
The White House awarded Austin ISD Kealing Middle School math teacher Patty Hill a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.
AISD Trustees Recognize 32 Teachers for Earning National Board Certification
Austin, TX—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees recognized 32 teachers, who have achieved certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.This year, AISD boasts 248 National Board Certified Teachers, which is more than any other school district in Texas. Sixty-one of these teachers serve at Title I schools.The 2012-13 newly certified and renewed teachers, who have…
AHS Band Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage for Second Time
Last year, Austin High was given a surprise when the folk rock band Mumford & Sons came for a visit. Filming their 'Railroad Revival Tour' documentary with fellow artists Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford & Sons needed a few extra band members for their movie. The marching band was given the opportunity to play along with the band both in a video…
Celebrate Teaching Excellence at Salute - May 23
Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Student performances begin at 5 p.m.), Wednesday, May 23 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. This annual event, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, will include a program recognizing our teachers, student performances and a honoree reception. We also will name the…