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Crockett High School Receives Prestigious “High Schools That Work” Award
Crockett High School has been selected as an Outstanding High Schools That Work (HSTW) School. This award is based on the success of local school leaders and teachers in improving school practices and raising student achievement. The award was presented by Dave Spence, president of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), at the 25th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference in Nashville,…
It's Time to Celebrate: Superintendent Surprises AISD Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2017 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD teachers. The Texas Teacher of the Year Program, which is facilitated by the Texas Association of…
The Moody Foundation Approves $4.6 M for a School for Young Men in AISD
The Moody Foundation has approved $4.6 million over seven years for a School for Young Men in the Austin Independent School District. The project has multiple phases, including a Feasibility Study in the first year of grant implementation. Based upon the exceptional results of AISD's Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and longstanding community interest in developing a School for Young…
End-of-Year Review Highlights AISD Successes
AISD began the 2013–14 school year on Aug. 26, 2013, with more than 85,000 students, including 561 Grizzlies at the district’s newest facility, Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary, which opened this year. During the first week of school, Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen and other district leaders visited 14 schools to welcome students and staff.
Texas Education Agency Says AISD Exceeds All Targets of State Accountability System Overall
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released today, 111 of the district's schools have Met Standard-the highest rating available-on the state's accountability system. Last year at this time, 109 of the district's schools had done so.Under the state accountability system, all Texas public districts, campuses and charters are assigned a label of:
Mathews and Metz Elementary Schools Celebrate 100 Years
The 100th Birthday Celebration committees for Mathews and Metz elementary schools, The Austin History Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a joint reception in honor of the schools’ centennial birthdays. Who: Director of Education at KLRU Benjamin Kramer will emcee. Choir members from Metz and Mathews will sing.Speakers include
Celebrate National School Counseling Week Feb. 6-10
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, will be celebrated from Feb. 6-10, to build awareness about the crucial role and unique contributions of school counselors within public schools. The celebration provides an opportunity for staff, parents and the community to show their appreciation to AISD counselors for the tremendous impact they have in…
Crockett Early College High School
Crockett Early College High School, located in South Austin, fosters a community of learners and leaders. At Crockett, Cougar pride is felt throughout the campus, fields and classrooms. A dedicated corps of educators helps ensure all students have opportunities to reach their full potential and…