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AISD Trustee Cowan Selected to Participate in Leadership Program
Austin ISD Trustee Julie Cowan joined 34 other school board members from across Texas on Feb.
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan
The FMP will outline the current status and future use of district facilities, guide the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on issues under consideration for inclusion in the FMP. The meetings will be held:
AISD Will Follow TEA's Recommendation to Test Algebra 1 Middle School Students Only Once
Austin, Texas—Yesterday, the Texas Education Agency announced the U.S. Department of Education will not grant the state’s waiver request to address the issue of multiple assessments for students taking Algebra I at the middle school level.TEA Commissioner of Education Michael Williams is discouraging local school districts and charters from double-testing middle school students taking Algebra I.…
Pease Elementary Celebrates its Naming as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark
Last week, AISD's Pease Elementary School celebrated its designation by the Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark by unveiling a historical marker in front of the school. AISD Trustees Amber Elenz, Gina Hinojosa and Ann Teich participated in the celebration with Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.
Help AISD Envision a Magnet School Program for South Austin
Austin ISD wants community feedback on proposals for a potential new south magnet program to provide students greater access to magnet programming. Currently, no magnet programs exist in South Austin high schools, which include Akins, Austin, Bowie, Crockett and Travis. The Liberal Arts and Science Academy, at its current location at LBJ High School, has reached capacity and district…
We Choose AISD: From Culinary Arts to Athletics, Students Share Their Picks During National School Choice Week
During National School Choice Week, AISD students will join Superintendent Paul Cruz to celebrate the variety of programs that made them choose AISD. The celebration features students and families who have chosen AISD.
AISD and Region XIII Partner to Provide Counselor Certification Program
Austin ISD is proud to partner with Region XIII to establish the first cohort of the Professional School Counselor Certification program. The certification program allows participants to serve as working counselors under a probationary certificate while working around demanding schedules. Additionally, the program provides an opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of peers for networking. We…
Two AISD Finalists for H-E-B Education Awards Advance to Statewide Competition
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy Principal Betty Jenkins and Bedicheck Middle School Principal Dan Diehl are finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards in the elementary and secondary principal categories, respectively.
Celebrating the Past and Future: Mathews Celebrates 100 Years
Mathews students, parents and teachers share memoriesMathews Elementary School brought many generations together for one big celebration today at its 100th anniversary celebration.Pat Cloud attended Mathews from first through sixth grade, skipping one grade because of her great marks.She spoke at the celebration, sharing stories about the “haunted” house near the school, as well as scrapbook…
Construction Management
Mission The Construction Management Department implements the district’s construction program, largely funded by 2017 and 2022 voter-approved bonds, in ways that are both cost effective and enhance student and faculty benefits