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W. K. Kellogg Foundation Awards AISD $1.75 Million to Continue Community Engagement in Rundberg Area
Over the next three years, AISD plans to expand initiative to more schools The W. K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded Austin ISD $1.75 million to build upon the lessons the district learned during the planning initiative to deepen and expand parent engagement.The Kellogg Foundation grant supports training to build parent leadership and address school and community issues that are barriers to…
Memorial, Funeral Arrangements Set for Football Coach Andrew Jackson
Longtime AISD football coach Andrew Jackson, who spent much of his 28-year career at Reagan and LBJ early college high schools, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 50.In March, Jackson was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer that had already spread to his liver and lungs. Nevertheless, Jackson insisted on coaching LBJ this season while undergoing treatment, and helped lead…
CBAC Public Hearing
What: The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) is charged with developing recommendations on the scope of work for a proposed new district bond program. The CBAC is seeking community input on its work to date. To submit your comments online please visit:http://www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cbac/commentsFor more information please call (512) 414-2667.
CBAC Public Hearing
What: The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) is charged with developing recommendations on the scope of work for a proposed new district bond program. The CBAC is seeking community input on its work to date. To submit your comments online please visit:http://www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cbac/commentsFor more information please call (512) 414-2667.
Austin ISD's 2018 Volunteers of the Year
Whether they are tutoring students, helping out in the cafeteria, decorating a bulletin board or serving as field trip chaperones, volunteers make an important difference in Austin ISD schools.April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and campuses have selected volunteers in four categories who’ve made significant contributions to their campuses and their children.
Walk for the Water
Walk for the Water is the fourth step in A Legacy of Giving’s youth philanthropy program. Legacy students, parents and friends representing 35 Legacy schools will carry water jugs and walk the representative 3.7 miles that people in developing countries walk one way to access clean water.Student advocates use their time and talent to raise awareness and donations. 100 percent of student donations…
GENaustin We Are Girls Conference
What: Austin's Girls Empowerment Network (GENaustin) will be holding its annual We Are Girls Conference for girls in grades 5-12. This event is open to parents as well and will be a place that two generations can share a day of learning in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Help AISD Teacher Win $10,000 for Blast Literacy Program
Oak Hill Elementary School first-grade teacher Renae Hernandez is a top 10 finalist for a $10,000 grant called the Rather Prize, which annually recognizes the best idea for improving Texas education.The grant would go toward materials and teacher training at Oak Hill for a program called Blast Foundations.
Financial Aid Saturdays
Financial Aid Saturdays provide FREE help filling out federal and state forms for college financial aid. File by March 30 to increase your chances of getting financial aid!When: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27; March 2, 23, 30 All Saturday events run from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. …
Financial Aid Saturdays
Financial Aid Saturdays provide FREE help filling out federal and state forms for college financial aid. File by March 30 to increase your chances of getting financial aid!When: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27; March 2, 23, 30 All Saturday events run from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. …