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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…
Media Availability AISD, City of Austin Transportation Dept. Remind Community to Be Safe on the Road
AISD and the City of Austin urge community members to recognize the importance of school bus safety.
Weather Updates: AISD Monitors Weather as Heavy Rains Expected Tonight
Based on information from the National Weather Service, the Austin area is expected to experience heavy rains Tuesday evening through Wednesday.3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4All district events and activities will continue as scheduled this evening.AISD will continue to monitor the weather and the latest information available from the National Weather Service overnight.
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.
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…
MEDIA ADVISORY Look Both Ways: AISD, City Promote Safety at 11th Annual Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back-to-School Bash to promote safe travels to and from school. The Back to School Bash informs AISD parents and students about district and community resources available to families for a safe and successful start to the new school year. This is an initiative of the AISD Department of Communications and Community…
Overton's David Edwards One of 12 Semi-Finalists for "Live! with Kelly" Top Teacher Search
Overton's David Edwards One of 12 Semi-Finalists for "Live! with Kelly" Top Teacher SearchOnline Voting for "Live with Kelly" Contest Ends Monday at 2 p.m.After reviewing thousands of entries, the "Live! with Kelly" television show has selected David Edwards, an Overton Elementary School teacher, as a semi-finalist for its Top Teacher Search."Live! with Kelly" airs locally on ABC affiliate, KVUE.
Lesson Plan Created by AISD Teacher Shared Globally as a TED-Ed Animated Series
A lesson plan created by a Linder Elementary School teacher has been developed into an animated educational video by TED, a nonprofit organization famous for its inspirational 18-minute talks and its “Ideas Worth Sharing” tagline, and is now being shared globally with learners from all over the world.Joy Lin, the math specialist at Linder Elementary School, created a lesson that uses pop culture…
IDEA Allan On-Track to Open in August
Austin, TX—IDEA Allan, Austin ISD's new, in-district charter school, is on-track to meet its enrollment goals after completing its first phase of enrollment, which ends today. In addition, enrollment at two of the district's area elementary schools, Govalle and Ortega, will increase for the 2012-13 school year.
AISD Selects Site for Districtwide Performing Arts Center
The Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District tonight voted to move forward with the purchase of a site for the district-wide Performing Arts Center (PAC). The approved site is located in the Mueller development along Mueller Boulevard between 51st Street and Barbara Jordan Boulevard.