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AISD-TV Presents "The War of 1812"
AISD-TV is proud to partner with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to present stories from history to classrooms and communities throughout Austin and the world.Today’s story is "The War of 1812." A generation after the revolution, Americans were once again plunged into war with Great Britain. Why? Join Henry Clay, Tecumseh, Andrew Jackson, James Madison and others as they struggle to…
Commissioner of Education Defers Implementation of STAAR EOC Grade Conversion
Commissioner of Education Robert Scott announced that he is deferring implementation of the requirement to convert a student's score on the STAAR end-of-course examinations to account for 15 percent the student's final grade in the corresponding course. Click here for his full statement.Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen released the…
Highland Park Elementary Named a Green Ribbon School
Highland Park Elementary School is one of only a handful of schools across the nation to earn the designation of a Green Ribbon School. The HP Scotties organized multiple events last year to earn the coveted designation. Some of the innovative, earth-friendly projects included:
Prom Rack 2021
In partnership with Austin ISD, the Write To Me Foundation will be hosting the 18th annual Prom Rack event at Navarro Early College High School in the back parking lot at 1201 Fairfield Drive. Prom Rack provides free dresses to Austin-area high school students through a one-day personal shopping experience. Prom Rack 2021 Saturday, May 15 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Navarro Early College High…
Registration open for out-of-school students to take October exit-level TAKS tests
Out-of-school students who still need to take exit-level retests of the October TAKS exam can register online, now through Sept. 17, at www.TexasAssessment.com/taksoos. The TAKS exit-level tests will be administered on the following dates:Oct. 22-English language artsOct. 23-mathematicsOct. 24-scienceOct. 25-social studiesVisit www.TexasAssessment.com/oosTestSites for a list of campus testing…
Solicitation Process
Solicitation Process Bid openings are held in public at the location specified in the bid documents. Opened bids are reviewed by the Procurement Specialist and the originating department, and a recommendation for award is made based on the criteria established by the State and based on requirements specifically enumerated in the bid documents. Contract awards are made by the Board of Trustees at…
Anderson High Students To Learn About STEM Career Options from Mazda Professionals
Anderson High School students will get the chance to talk to auto racing professionals Sept.
AISD Monitors Weather
As of 5:35 p.m., May 12 Austin ISD is closely monitoring the weather as more rain is expected by tonight and Tuesday morning.At this time, the district does not anticipate the weather will affect operations tonight or tomorrow. The district plans for all schools and offices to operate as scheduled Tuesday.Inclement Weather Process for AISD When would the district make decisions on late start…
From Ecosystems to Food Webs, Covington Students Dig Into Science
From ecosystems to food webs to adaptations of organisms, Covington students are 'digging in' to science.Last fall, Covington Middle School received a grant from the National Wildlife Federation to create a native plant and animal habitat. The funds allowed the campus to expand student’s learning and awareness in a completely different educational way.
Sexting, Teens and the Law - a Special Workshop for Families
What: “Sexting” is the electronic sharing of sexually explicit pictures, videos or text messages primarily between two cell phones. On September 1, 2011, Texas law regarding sexting changed.Sexting, Teens and the Law is a free workshop for parents covering recent changes in the law regarding sexting, what to look for and how to avoid it. Join us on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.…