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St. David’s Foundation Awards AISD $1 Million Grant to Expand Social and Emotional Learning
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, St. David’s Foundation awarded a $1.06 million grant to the Austin Public Education Foundation to expand Austin ISD’s Social and Emotional Learning initiative.
Author Visit: Sonia Nazario (Spanish)
What: The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey. The presentation will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the AISD community and bring attention to a sensitive and timely topic that is affecting the entire country.Where: Travis High School Auditorium, 1211 E. Oltorf *Spanish presentation and guest panel
Superintendent Carstarphen Earns 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
NAACP honors educator for efforts to address disparities within districtThe Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is awarding the 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award to Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.The award is based on the collective works of the honorees in the areas of civil rights and social justice. Carstarphen will receive the award…
Eastside Community STEAM Festival
The Eastside Memorial Vertical Team hosts the fourth annual Eastside Community STEAM Fest and Summer Kick-Off 10 a.m.–2 p.m. April 22 at Martin Middle School. Please join us for a day of STEM and arts demonstrations, as well as family resources, summer camp opportunities, college exhibits, live music performances, raffle prizes, food and lots of fun for all ages. …
Eastside Memorial High School Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest is the annual celebration of the Eastside Memorial High School family of schools.There will be activities for the whole family including a resource fair, a kids' learning and fun zones, food, music from the Texas Wranglers and student musicians from the Eastside Memorial schools.Come celebrate the greatness of our schools, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Nov. 7 at Eastside Memorial High School, 1012…
C-SPAN Visits Two AISD Schools During “Road to the White House” Tour
The political coverage of public affairs media giant, C-SPAN, recently reached two Austin ISD schools as part of the “Road to the White House” tour. C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 Bus stopped by Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School and showcased to students the different ways C-SPAN is distributing its content to the public.The bus travels the country to promote C-SPAN’s extensive resources and…
Austin ISD Celebrates Diversity Day
Join Austin ISD for food, music, art, dancing and community resources at this celebration of our schools and students.When: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, May 20Where: Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St.Free parking at Austin High, or catch a free shuttle.Shuttles will run every 30 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. from:
36 AISD Elementary Teachers Receive K-3 Target Classroom Grants
For the first time ever, 36 K-3 teachers in 23 elementary schools of the Austin Independent School District have been awarded Target Literacy Classroom Grants, ranging from $500 to $3,500 per classroom. Target grants support classroom projects to accelerate the development of K-3 literacy skills. Funds can be used to purchase books, software, materials for professional development, and other…
Blackshear Elementary School 'Minitropolis' Teaches Students to be Responsible Citizens
In the Blackshear Minitropolis, students are producers and consumers and interact with each other to support a mock economy.The Minitropolis program introduces students to different careers.What: Students perform jobs at the school, such as banking, human resources, sales and reporting. The experience introduces students to different careers and nurtures the social, academic and real-life skills…
Boo the Flu Event
Travis Graduation Prep Academy and Travis Early College High School Vertical Team present: Boo the Flu community event from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Travis Early College High School, 1211 E. Oltorf St.This free community event features more than 50 organizations providing services, including: