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KLRU Invites AISD to Help Guide New American Graduate Project
AUSTIN, Texas–KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, has been awarded a $200,000 American Graduate community service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The grant’s purpose is to raise awareness in Central Texas about the true costs of our youth leaving school before graduation, as well as efforts conducted in our region to reduce dropout rates.
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2017-18
Austin ISD has announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2017-18 school year. Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. There will be 23 frozen schools for K-12 for school year 2016-17. Schools frozen to transfers in 2017-18…
AISD, Whole Kids Foundation Partner to Offer Free, Nutritional Workshops to District Employees
As part of its ongoing initiatives to help improve the health and wellness of its employees, the Austin Independent School District is teaming up with two educational nonprofit organizations to offer free, nutritional workshops to district employees. Staff members will have the opportunity to attend one of two six-hour workshops on either May 9-10 or May 11. The free workshops are…
Austin ISD to Launch Optional Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese Language and Culture Programs for 2016–17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools.
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.
AISD Awarded Funds for Wellness Program
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District's elementary schools were selected from among hundreds of schools across the country to receive $320,000 from Dairy MAX, a division of the National Dairy Council.
AISD Launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese Language Programs in 2016-17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools. "As we continue toward globalization, it is paramount that we prepare our students for college, career and life by equipping them with the skills needed to authentically interact with individuals from diverse cultures," said AISD World…
Austin ISD Releases Demographic Report
Today, Austin ISD released its annual demographic report. The report shows the district will see student population increases in northwest, far south and southeast Austin. Some schools, such as Blazier, Doss, Hill and Menchaca elementary schools, are expected to be above capacity. Overall, the district expects an average annual reduction in student population of less than 1 percent…
Media Advisory: AISD Partners with Davis Demographics to Release Demographic Study
Austin ISD is partnering with Davis Demographics to present its annual demographic study at tonight's board work session. Who: AISD representatives and City Demographer Ryan Robinson
$1 Million Donation Expands Innovative SEL Program
Austin, TX—Recently, three pairs of Austin donors announced their commitment to donate $1 million to the Austin Independent School District to expand its Social and Emotional Learning programming. The matching grant is designed to call upon community members to help support implementation of SEL in all schools in the district during the next three years.