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Austin ISD High School Teachers Help Improve Readiness for Texas Students
The University of Texas at Austin recently recognized four Austin ISD high schools for their participation in the College Readiness Assignments Field Test (CRAFT) program during the 2012-2013 school year.
Help AISD, Education Austin get 40,000 New Books to Austin Students, Sign up by Dec. 20
Education Austin hears all of the time about the struggle for teachers to inspire students who are Title-I to become great readers without access to high-quality books.Inspiring a love for reading and learning is a critical part to helping our children succeed in the classroom and beyond. With your help, we can bring 40,000 brand new books to the children of our district this spring.
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.
Stand with Your Community: Volunteers Needed to Assist with Flooding Relief
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is seeking volunteers to help provide relief to families affected by this week's flooding. Review the needs below to learn more about how you can help.
Superintendent Check-In: Elementary Q&As
(El español está disponible abajo) Will my child be able to attend school face-to-face beginning on August 18? No. What we know now is that school will begin on August 18 but in a remote format for at least the first 3-weeks of school.
Anonymous Donor Launches $1 Million Austin Creative Classroom Fund to Expand Arts Opportunities for AISD Students
Austin, Texas–A local mystery donor has committed $1 million to support the development of arts-rich schools and expand creative learning opportunities for students throughout the Austin Independent School District.
AISD Holds Performing Arts Center Preview Event
Media are invited to tour the nearly completed Performing Arts Center in Mueller, which has been funded through the district's 2008 bond program. The facility will open in January.Who: Greg Goodman, director of AISD's fine arts department, and Paul Turner, executive director of facilities, will lead the tour of the Performing Arts Center.When: 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec.18Where: …
AISD Receives $4.48 Million Grant For On-Campus Mental Health Centers
The Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor has awarded Austin Independent School District a grant of almost $4.5 million. These funds will provide mental health services to elementary children and their families who are victims of crime.AISD is the first school district in Texas to receive funding from this source.
AISD Partners with Whole Kids Foundation for Free, Nutritional Workshops to District Employees
Austin, Texas—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.
AISD Partners with Whole Kids Foundation for Free, Nutritional Workshops to District Employees
Austin, TX—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.