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ACC Hosts College Enrollment, Resource Fair
Austin Community College hosts a college enrollment and resource fair June 14 at ACC Highland, 6001 Airport Blvd., as the college prepares to open the new Highland Campus in August.
Eastside Memorial wins 2016 Rather Prize at SXSWedu
Eastside Memorial High School is the 2016 winner of the Rather Prize, a statewide competition that recognizes the best idea for improving Texas education. "This idea was chosen as the best out of hundreds from across the state of Texas. Thousands of people voted for Dr.
New Parent Cloud Enhances Access to Online Resources for AISD Families
This month, the Austin Independent School District launched the Parent Cloud—an online portal that aggregates the district's educational resources into one user-friendly website for parents. The site was developed by the district's technology department to serve as the primary online resource for parents. Through the Parent Cloud, users will be able to access their students' grades,…
Austin ISD to Help Set Largest Shared Reading Experience Record
Austin ISD Students to Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record to Raise Awareness about the Importance of Early Education
District Hosts Laptop Clinic
The customer service and support area within the Austin Independent School District's Department of Technology is offering a teacher laptop clinic through Friday, Aug. 17, to provide teachers and staff with tools to help prepare for the new school year. The Teacher Laptop Clinic will provide technical support to teachers and other school-based staff for their AISD-issued laptops and assist with…
AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district will…
2016 is Off to a Green Start at AISD
Last month, 85 Austin ISD students, staff, parents and community members kicked off the first conversation of many for the district’s inaugural sustainability plan.The plan will provide a roadmap for achieving a shared vision for what it means to be an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable school district in the following core areas:
AISD Board of Trustees Approves Facility Master Plan
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees formally adopted the proposed Facility Master Plan on Monday night, paving the way for modernizing AISD's schools and rebuilding its aging infrastructure.
Message from Superintendent Paul Cruz / Mensaje del Superintendent Paul Cruz
Dear Austin ISD Family, After long and careful consideration, I want you to be the first to know that I have accepted a position with The University of Texas at Austin. As a result, I intend to resign my position as superintendent. Serving as superintendent of schools for six years alongside each and every one of you, in one of the best urban school districts in the nation, has been the most…
AISD Seeks Community Input at Public Hearings for Potential Bond Package in 2013
Austin, Texas—Members of the public will have an opportunity to address Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees and provide feedback at two public hearings regarding a potential Bond Program in 2013. The meetings will be followed by a televised special board meeting.Tuesday, Jan. 22What: Parents and community members share feedback on a potential Bond Program in 2013.When: 6:30 p.m.…