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Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School to Establish a DNA Sequencing and Genomics Facility with Grant Award
Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School dual-credit biotechnology teacher Joseph Oleniczak and Austin Community College District professor Kissaou Tchedre have received a $385,845 grant award from the National Science Foundation to establish a DNA sequencing and genomics program at LASA.
Community Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at Travis ECHS
It was a full house at Travis ECHS this morning as the campus welcomed students, staff, families and the community to the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration. To start the celebrations, Travis ECHS students shared their hopes for the future and how their time at Travis and the skills they've learned will help them achieve those dreams. "At Travis, we are a family," said one, while…
2014 Weather Updates
As of 7:19 a.m., March 4 AISD remains on a two-hour delay. Classes and district office hours for all AISD campuses will operate on a two-hour delay.AISD buses will also operate on a two-hour delay. Parents with questions about transportation can call AISD's transportation department between 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. at 512-414-0238.
Why Austin ISD’s $1.05 Billion Bond Would Not Raise Property Tax Rates
When Austin ISD trustees called a $1.05 billion bond proposal in June, they said it would come with no tax rate increase, leaving some to wonder how that would be possible.AISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley Johnson said that is partly because the district would not borrow the funds all at once.“We would be issuing about a billion dollars over five years,” said Conley Johnson. “Our goal is…
What Should Austin ISD Schools of the Future Look Like? / ¿Cómo debería de verse las escuelas del Austin ISD del futuro?
What should your neighborhood school look like in 20 years?Starting today, Austin ISD is holding another round of community meetings to get your feedback on facilities and future needs. Join us to discuss your school, your vision for facilities and modernization, and our planning strategies. These are drop-in sessions, so you can provide your input any time during the meeting:Oct. 11 6–8 p…
Eastside student selected as Texas Young Women in Bio Ambassador
By Benjamin Beane The first day of school can be a whirlwind for any high schooler, but this year was especially memorable for Eastside Early College High School junior Marith Diaz Cruz, who learned she was selected as a Young Women in Bio Ambassador. “They sent a letter to my mom’s email, but I didn’t know and she didn’t know, so when I came here the first school day that’s when I realized…
Akins High School Academy Fair
Come see what the academies at Akins High School have to offer!Students who are new to Akins or who will be freshmen in the fall are invited to join current Akins students to learn more about our programs.Academies offer students the chance to learn about subjects including criminal justice, video game design, debate, film studies, dance, environmental science, engineering, accounting and more.…
Austin ISD's Technology Officer appointed to Board of Directors of national school professional association
Austin ISD's Technology Officer for Learning and Systems Kevin Schwartz has been appointed to a three-year term to the CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) Board of Directors.
Keeping Austin Bilingüe at Bedichek Middle School
Middle School Dual Language Expansion 6–7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Bedichek Middle School Library, 6800 Bill Hughes RoadLearn about the dual language expansion into middle school, the benefits of raising bilingual children and much more! For more information, call Patti Estep at 512-689-7116.
Summer Science Institute
Fly, raft and learn at the Summer Science Institute, a four-day professional development conference that promotes scientific exploration and collaboration throughout AISD schools and the Austin community.The institute features nearly 100 workshops and Austin-area field trips. Art Markman and Bob Duke from KUT's "Two Guys on Your Head" will be the keynote speakers.Registration is required. Space…