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Best of the Best: Superintendent Surprises AISD 2018 Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms yesterday to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2018 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. "I am so proud of these exceptional teachers and the passion they bring to teaching," said…
AISD Launches Educa Austin Spanish radio show aimed at improving citywide, parental engagement
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District is reaching out to an increasingly diverse parent and student population through one of the most popular media for Spanish speakers: radio. This Saturday, AISD's Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach will launch Educa Austin, a weekend radio talk show designed to better engage Spanish-dominant families by eliminating language…
AISD Raises Awareness and Launches Tip Line During National Bullying Prevention Month
AUSTIN, Texas— Austin ISD is uniting with its communities throughout Austin to raise awareness during National Bullying Prevention Month. The district is committed to providing a positive educational experience for students and staff, and believes everyone in the district deserves to be in an environment free of harassment, bullying and violence.
Board Recognizes Carstarphen, AISD Students for Achievements Tonight
Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service. The trThe trustees' Special Meeting for Recognitions is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Carruth Administration Center, board auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.
Board Recognizes Superintendent Carstarphen and AISD Students for Achievements Tonight
AUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service.What: Board of Trustees’ Special Meeting for RecognitionsWhen: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21.Where: Carruth Administration Center, board auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.
Recommendation on STAAR End-of-Course Exam “15 Percent” Grading Requirement
A student’s score on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams taken during spring 2012 would have no bearing on that student’s grades or class rank, according to policy revisions proposed by the AISD administration. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action on the proposed revisions at its next regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 27.
Anuncio sobre el clima
De acuerdo con información del Servicio Nacional Meteorológico, el área de Austin podría experimentar lluvia y temperaturas heladas el jueves y viernes de esta semana. El distrito abrira sus escuelas y oficinas el juevez, 6 de febrero con una demora de dos horas. Los autobuses tambien operaran con una demora de dos horas. ¿Cuándo tomará el distrito la decisión de abrir tarde, cerrar…
Safety First: Learn About AISD's Award-winning Police Department
For almost three decades, AISD has maintained its own police department. The district's police department establishes a safe and secure environment for our future leaders to learn, grow, and succeed inside and outside of the classroom.The department provides general law enforcement, security and safety services at AISD and is divided into five bureaus, including:
Newsweek and The Daily Beast Rank Five AISD High Schools Among America’s Best
AUSTIN, TX—Five Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to a Newsweek and The Daily Beast ranking released today. The district’s Liberal Arts Science Academy and Anderson, Austin, Bowie and McCallum high schools each earned a spot on the list of “America’s Best High Schools.”
Burnet Middle School
Burnet Middle School is committed to creating life- long learners and future leaders who can meaningfully interact with the world around them. Our campus is located in North Central Austin, where it opened in 1961. As an AVID college readiness campus, literacy is reinforced in all programming.…