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Pease ES Students Share Valentine's with Community
Students at Pease Elementary School will be sharing the love this Valentine's Day. Inspired by the book, "One Zillion Valentines" by Frank Modell, about a little boy who sets out to make one zillion Valentines and put them on people’s doorsteps on Valentine’s Day, the students will be hand-delivering Valentine's Day cards to businesses in the community Feb. 14.
Media Advisory: Full STEAM Ahead: 15 Teachers Awarded Grants from Austin ED Fund
Austin Ed Fund is awarding $75,000 in Spring 2016 Innovation Grants to 15 teacher projects at campuses across AISD.Innovation Grants are offered in two categories: up to $10,000 for campus/ department projects and up to $2,000 for individual classroom projects focused on literacy, science, technology, engineering, and math and the whole child.
Austin ISD Elementary School Awarded Eco-Schools USA Green Flag
Austin ISD Elementary School Awarded Eco-Schools USA Green Flag for Exceptional Achievement in Educating for Sustainability Honor indicates commitment to sustainable management of school grounds, facilities and curriculum
NoVo Foundation Awards AISD $750,000 Grant
The NoVo Foundation of New York has awarded a $750,000 grant to Austin ISD to implement a district-wide social and emotional learning program over three years.
AISD Teacher Appointed to City of Austin’s Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin City Councilman Bill Spelman appointed AISD’s Summit Elementary School’s Thuy Nguyen to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission on February 27.“I love helping the underprivileged,” Nguyen said. “It is an honor and a blessing to be in a position which allows me to assist the Asian American population in improving their lives and having their voices heard.”
Media Advisory: Travis High School Students Host Peace through Pie Celebration
AUSTIN, Texas—This week, students in Travis High School’s culinary arts program will host a Peace through Pie celebration to build relationships and encourage unity amid diversity throughout the Austin community.
Media Advisory: Elementary Students Practice Reading with Marines to Celebrate Read Across America
AUSTIN, TX--This Friday, students at Andrews Elementary School will practice their reading skills with members of the U.S. military. Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina will read with kindergarten students over Skype as part of the school's Read Across America celebration. Others participating include a small-business owner and a music educator, both from south Texas.
Superintendent Carstarphen: Recognize Our Heroes During Veterans Day
Dear Colleagues,Veterans Day will be celebrated throughout the nation Monday, November 11, to honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who selflessly gave of themselves to defend our nation's cherished way of life.I invite all of you to join me in honoring and thanking our military veterans, especially those who are AISD team members, for their invaluable service to our…
Media Advisory: Travis High School Participates in No Bullying Week
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Austin ISD’s Travis High School will hold a No Bullying Week from Nov. 4 through Nov. 8 as part of a district-wide effort to raise anti-bullying awareness and support the No Place for Hate initiative. What: No Bullying Week, including a pep rally on Nov. 4 during lunch. The pep rally features student organizations, cheerleaders, the football team and the Rebelettes dance team.
New Sustainability Manager Adds Another Shade of Green
Darien Clary was hired as Austin ISD’s new sustainability manager.Sustainability is a part of AISD's mission to prepare students for college, career and life by providing opportunities that encourage students to be environmentally aware and involved in their communities.As sustainability manager, Clary will refine and manage the roadmap for AISD to become an environmentally, socially and…