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Klein Family Provides $50,000 Donation for AISD Flood Victims
Austin, TX (November 12, 2013)—On Tuesday, Nov. 12, The Klein Family announced a $50,000 donation to provide direct assistance for families with children enrolled in the Austin Independent School District as well as for AISD employees who were also displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in Southeast Austin Oct. 31. At last count, there were 360 students and 25 AISD staff…
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…
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees Receives $10,000 KCAAEN and NSBA Award
This press release is being distributed by AISD on behalf of the Kennedy Center.For media inquiries, please contact Tiffany Young 414-0024. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Announces
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.
A Message from the Superintendent: Save Texas Schools Rally
Dear AISD Teachers, Principals and Staff, I want to make you aware of an opportunity for the Austin community to support our public schools. Save Texas Schools will be holding a statewide rally at the Capitol from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 18, to support fair and equitable funding for public schools, continued reform to our testing system and community-based supports for struggling schools.
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.
AISD Performing Arts Center
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Tuition Supported Prekindergarten Registration Begins Feb 1
The district’s Tuition Supported Prekindergarten program will extend to four additional campuses in the fall, making the program available to students at 26 AISD campuses.