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AISD Superintendent Carstarphen Elected Chair of Texas Urban Council of Superintendents
Educate Texas network represents about 770,000 students and 50,000 teachersSuperintendent Meria Carstarphen has been elected 2014 chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents, a network of the largest urban school districts in Texas representing approximately 777,000 students and 50,000 teachers throughout Texas.The school districts participating in the state’s urban network include Aldine…
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Blanton Elementary School Named 2019 Zero Waste Champion
Keep Austin Beautiful will recognize the work of Blanton Elementary School students, families, and teachers for being named the 2019 Generation Zero Waste Champion. The recognition and award comes with a $500 donation. Blanton Elementary School met the following criteria for the award:
AISD Proud: 2020 Teachers of the Year Surprised by Superintendent
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers during their virtual faculty meeting today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2020 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD educators.
Zero Waste
Zero waste is more than just recycling—it's a mindset and approach aimed at minimizing waste, conserving resources, and protecting both the environment and human health. It prioritizes reducing waste at the source, reusing items whenever possible, and finally recycling or composting what remains. At its core, the zero waste philosophy recognizes that one person’s trash is another person’s…
Pamela Hall Named 2011 Personnel Administrator of the Year
Pamela Hall, the district’s Executive Director of Human Resources, has been named the 2011 Personnel Administrator of the Year by the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators. TASPA, a professional organization that primarily comprises Texas public school human resources administrators, selects awardees based on their dedication and leadership in the field. A well respected and…
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,300 classroom teachers—and how they make a difference in the lives of Austin’s children.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 1, June 4 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 1, 4 de junio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to know: Our Weekly Update In the weeks ahead, we want to update you on the most important and relevant news, particularly in our rapidly changing environment. We also realize many of our Austin ISD families, stakeholders and staff might be in summer mode, and we hope you thoroughly enjoy the break! "Summer Vision 2020" is a weekly update designed…
HopeFest
HopeFest is a family resource fair serving thousands of people in the Reagan High School/northeast Austin area. Each year, over 125 exhibitors bring health, housing, employment, education, dental, prenatal, immigration and other resources to support local families in a day filled with fun, children's activities, free lunch and live music.Where: Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr., Austin,…