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Akins Students Learn to Navigate Safely in a Digital World
Internet access lets students travel the world without leaving their homes, do research for school and play live video games with friends. But they also have to handle situations their parents never dealt with at their age, such as making safe, secure decisions online.This event culminates a week of teaching at Akins High School, which introduced new curriculum elements aimed at keeping students…
$2 Million Matching Grant to Expand Social and Emotional Learning at AISD
Three Austin donors—the Buena Vista Foundation, the Klein Family Foundation and the Tapestry Foundation—recently announced their commitment to donate $2 million as a reinvestment into AISD’s Social and Emotional Learning initiative. The matching grant is an invitation to the Austin community to support a deeper integration of SEL into the practice of all AISD schools.Research has established a…
MEDIA ADVISORY: ABoR Tour Educates Local Realtors on AISD Schools
A tour by Austin ISD will give Realtors a chance to become expert resources for clients looking for homes in the South Austin area.As part of its marketing efforts, Austin ISD has invited Realtors on a special tour of three Austin ISD schools to learn more about the schools’ offerings and points of pride.What: The bus tour will visit Cunningham Elementary School and Covington Middle School and…
Board of Trustees Approve School Improvement and Reconstitution Plans
This week, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved school improvement plans for Rodriguez Elementary School, Dobie, Garcia, Martin, and Pearce middle schools, Eastside Memorial, Lanier, LBJ, and Travis High Schools, Rosedale School and Travis County Day School.Board members approved reconstitution plans for Garcia and Pearce Middle Schools, and LBJ High School.
News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness during May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:
District to Hold 2017 Graduation Ceremonies
Austin ISD will hold 14 high school graduation ceremonies May 30–June 3.All but one of the ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus.Ceremonies held at the Frank Erwin Center will be webcast live on the district's website.The schedule for the ceremonies is:Tuesday, May 302 p.m. Rosedale SchoolWednesday, May…
Austin ISD Celebrates Physical Fitness and Sports Month
AISD is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.During the month of May, all AISD staff are challenged to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Students are challenged to get 60 minutes per day.Regular physical activity reduces risks for high blood pressure, heart disease and some types of cancer.…
Austin-Area Students K-12 Rally for Pre-Thanksgiving Donation Drive
Austin, Texas – November 19, 2013 – A Legacy of Giving, a local nonprofit that teaches children the value of philanthropy as part of their school curriculum, will hold its fifth annual Day of Service event for participating Austin-area elementary– through– high school students on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Day of Service is the official culmination of a student-led food and clothing drive currently taking…
Setting the Table: Anderson Students Volunteer for Feast of Sharing
This morning, Anderson High School students helped to set the stage—and tables—for the Feast of Sharing by volunteering to decorate the event hall that will welcome Austin families to the holiday dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Palmer Events Center.The Anderson students volunteered for the Feast of Sharing to support H-E-B's fight against hunger. In addition to a…
MEDIA ADVISORY Webb Middle School Students Perform at Free St. John’s Tree Lighting
Join the St. John’s community in a free, public holiday event featuring musical performances, face painting, crafts, snacks and Santa lighting a holiday tree.Who: United Way for Greater Austin, a local nonprofit and community service organization, is sponsoring this tree lighting with musical performances by Webb Middle School students.