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Austin ISD to Launch Optional Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese Language and Culture Programs for 2016–17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools.
AISD Awarded Funds for Wellness Program
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District's elementary schools were selected from among hundreds of schools across the country to receive $320,000 from Dairy MAX, a division of the National Dairy Council.
Austin ISD Will Serve Up Good Nutrition for Local Children This Summer
Bringing healthy summer meals to the Austin community ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn. This summer, Austin ISD will serve anyone 18 years old and younger healthy meals at more than 50 campuses at no cost through the Summer Food Service Program. Both breakfast and lunch will be offered at all AISD summer meal sites.
AISD Launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese Language Programs in 2016-17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools. "As we continue toward globalization, it is paramount that we prepare our students for college, career and life by equipping them with the skills needed to authentically interact with individuals from diverse cultures," said AISD World…
$1 Million Donation Expands Innovative SEL Program
Austin, TX—Recently, three pairs of Austin donors announced their commitment to donate $1 million to the Austin Independent School District to expand its Social and Emotional Learning programming. The matching grant is designed to call upon community members to help support implementation of SEL in all schools in the district during the next three years.
AISD Board Delays Implementation of STAAR End-of-Course Exam “15 Percent” Grading Requirement
Under district policies approved by the Austin ISD Board of Trustees at its Feb. 27 meeting, a student’s score on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams taken during spring 2012 will have no effect on that student’s grades or class rank. Acting on the recommendation proposed by the AISD administration, the Board deferred the implementation of the requirement…
Board Recognizes Community, Donors for Support of AISD Staff and Students Affected by Oct. 31 Floods
The community and Austin ISD donors showed generous support to district students and staff members affected by the Oct. 31 flooding in Central Texas with a combined contribution of $142,900 to date.About 360 students and 25 AISD staff members lost their homes or were temporarily displaced due to extensive flood damage.
Restored Airstream Project Leads to Ann Richards School Students Presenting at National Conference
AUSTIN, Texas—Students and educators from Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders have been selected to present their class projects and experiences at the 2014 Project Lead The Way Summit in Indianapolis, Nov. 2–5.Project Lead the Way is a national science, technology, engineering and math curriculum and teacher professional development model.
Tapestry and Buena Vista Foundations Offer $40,000 Matching Donation for AISD Flood Victims
AUSTIN, Texas—The Tapestry Foundation and Buena Vista Foundation have joined efforts to each provide a $20,000 challenge grant for a total of a $40,000 contribution to The Austin Project to provide direct assistance for families with children enrolled in the Austin Independent School District, as well as for AISD employees who were also displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in…
Pease Elementary Named Recorded Texas Historical Landmark
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Pease Elementary School will celebrate its designation by the Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 1106 Rio Grande St.The school, originally the Austin Graded School House under the Austin Public Free Schools, opened in 1876-the same year Texas adopted its current constitution. Pease is the state's longest…