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Austin ISD Letter and FAQ concerning National School Walkout Day
(Version en español abajo) Dear Austin ISD students and families, It is anticipated that some of our students and staff may participate in the National School Walkout on April 20. As students raise their voices, we understand there are many questions regarding their actions in this or any future demonstration. Austin ISD has created a Frequently Asked Question tool (below) to share…
Students at Ann Richards School Embark on School-wide College Visits
Today, all students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders are embarking on a school-sponsored field trip to college campuses across Central Texas—the first large-scale college visit field trip in the school’s history—as part of the school’s annual College Week festivities.
Career & Technical Education
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AISD Reopening Update / Actualizacion de reapertura de AISD
(El español está disponible abajo) Thank you for your patience as we work on plans for the upcoming school year. I’m writing to bring you up to speed on what we have been working on to support our 81,000 students and 12,000 staff members. When will school start?
Celebrating the Austin ISD 2017 Bond Anniversary
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 2017 Austin ISD Bond approval, AISD held an event to thank the community and bring everyone up-to-date on the progress of the 2017 Bond projects. Superintendent Paul Cruz thanked attendees for their continued investment in Austin ISD students. He provided an overview of the 2017 Bond investment per family of schools by student, including the…
Tour de Schools: Austin ISD Gives Realtors Insight into Local Schools
Editor’s Note: Media are welcome to attend some or all of the tour. Times listed below are estimates. If you plan to eat breakfast or lunch with us, please RSVP at austinisd.org/ABoR.Austin ISD is holding a tour of four Austin ISD schools for the Austin Board of Realtors. This is a chance for local Realtors to be an expert resource for their clients who are looking for homes in north central…
McCallum Among 74 U.S. High Schools Recognized for Their Commitment to Global Learning
McCallum High School has been named a 2016 Top Global Learning School by AFS-USA and the National Society of High School Scholars.Seventy-four schools from across the country were honored with this award, which recognizes exceptional dedication to fostering global citizenship through intercultural learning inside and outside the classroom.
Academics
About Us The Academics Department is a teaching and learning community composed of professional teams who create curriculum, work with school communities to develop and coordinate programs, and provide vital services to students in need of additional academic supports.
Gov. Abbott Signs Emergency Early Education Bills
Shared on behalf of Gov. Greg Abbott, who signed House Bill 4—focusing on Pre-K education throughout Texas—at the Uphaus Early Childhood Center.
TEA Commissioner Approves Plan to Strengthen Student Achievement for Eastside Memorial Vertical Team
Austin, TX—Last night, State Education Commissioner Michael Williams announced he has approved the Austin Independent School District’s plan to strengthen student achievement at Eastside Memorial High School. The district developed the plan to partner with Talent Development Secondary, a Johns Hopkins University program, collaboratively with community members to support Eastside Memorial and the…