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Media Advisory: Metz Elementary School Walks Toward Path of Tolerance, Peace and Diversity
This week, Metz Elementary School students, parents, faculty and staff are joining together in a Walk Against Hate.What: Participants will walk around the school and convene at the front of Metz for a short presentation. Walkers will wear a Metz shirt or white T-shirt to show support of diversity, peace, tolerance, love and acceptance.When: 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 13
Graduate Highlight: Maria Contreras overcomes obstacles at Akins
By Gabriella Beker with additional reporting Kathy Swartz and Sydney Kim Three and a half years ago, Maria Contreras and her family started a new life in the United States. As political asylum seekers from Venezuela, they had to give up everything they knew in pursuit of a better future. Her parents traded their jobs as a surgeon and a business owner for restaurant jobs and driving for Uber.…
A Message from Interim Superintendent Matias Segura (En español)
Austin ISD Community, Yesterday one of our Austin ISD Police officers sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while on duty at the joint Northeast ECHS and International High School campus. We're grateful that Sergeant Val Barnes is now recovering at home. His swift response was key in keeping our campuses safe.
Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement program is a sequence of college-level courses taught in high schools by high school teachers with specialized training. Course offerings vary from campus to campus based on course demand.
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AISD Partnership Virtual Care for Kids Brings Pediatricians to Campus Health Rooms
Austin ISD is excited to announce it has greatly enhanced access to medical care for all of its students through our partnership with Virtual Care for Kids (VCFK). We are bringing pediatricians to your school health room via a secure video conference (telemedicine)!
LASA Ranked No. 14 Among 25 Best Public High Schools in the U.S.
In a recent survey of public high schools, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, or LASA, was ranked No. 14 among the top 25 high schools in the nation. School data site Niche ranked high schools based on 27 million reviews from more than 300,000 students and parents. Respondents rated schools for academics, teachers, student culture and diversity as well as resources and…
Clifton Plant Science sparks joy this holiday season (En español)
Red and green fill the room of the Greenhouse Nursery at Clifton Career Development School. Large and mini Poinsettias lay in rows and rows neatly organized by the Plant Science students. Why it matters: The Plant Sale is one of Clifton’s many programs that enables students to learn skills from classroom instruction to hands-on labs.
Eastside Vertical Team Drive-Thru Summer Kickoff
Come and kickoff your summer with the Eastside Vertical Team! Join us for our Summer Kickoff to learn more about our programming, pickup resources and celebrate the start of the summer. Eastside Vertical Team Drive-Thru Summer Kickoff Friday, June 4 12-2 p.m. Martin Middle School, 1601 Haskell St. Austin, TX 78702 The Eastside Vertical Team is: Allison, Govalle, Ortega, Metz, Sanchez and…
Board of Trustees Supports Administration’s Stance on STAAR
Since legislation passed requiring districts across the state to adopt the new STAAR testing program, AISD has been working diligently to ensure students’ success on the more rigorous exams. From providing training and resources for staff, to developing curriculum guides that align learning activities with assessment preparation, the district remains dedicated to student…