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Guest Lecturer Discusses Importance of Family Engagement
In a Zoom meeting with community members on Wednesday, Karen L. Mapp, Ed.D., said family engagement is essential for student and school success now more than ever.
Will Davis Elementary Raises Money for Australia Wildfire Relief
Sounds of paper scratching and laughter engulfed the cafeteria at Will Davis Elementary School on Thursday morning as first graders made arts and crafts for a special cause. Before the winter break, first graders at the elementary school learned about the continent of Australia. “We spent a lot of time learning about the animals and culture. The kids started talking about the fires right…
Austin ISD Board Asks for Submissions to Rename Lee Elementary School
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees invites community members to submit nominations for the renaming of Lee Elementary School, located at 3308 Hampton Road. Nominations may
Career and Job Fair—Summer Melt 2018
Class of 2018 graduates, join us to find additional resources and opportunities at the Career and Job Fair, July 14 9:30 a.m.–noon at Travis ECHS! The Career and Job Fair is part of our Summer Melt Program, a program through which we bring a number of our college advisors to provide additional support and outreach to recent high school graduates.These efforts are particularly targeted…
Austin ISD prepared for Omicron, ready to start school on Wednesday (En Español)
With Austin ISD resuming classes as scheduled after the Winter Break, staff and families can help prevent the spread of the Omicron variant by getting boosted this week, getting tested at one of our 11 hubs beginning Monday, Jan. 3, and by double-layering masks that fit well on Wednesday when classrooms re-open.
ELLAC Meeting
What: English Language Learner Advisory Committee Meeting.Where: Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos, Austin, TX 78702ELLAC meetings are normally scheduled every first Tuesday of the month, from 6:15–7:45 pm.For more information, please visit the ELLAC website.
Austin ISD Police Sergeant selected to Inaugural Class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute
Austin ISD Sergeant Wayne Sneed was recently selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Sneed is one of 38 professionals and leaders accepted into this year’s institute.
Buford the Book Bus at Sunset Valley Elementary
AISD Library Media Services's "Buford the Book Bus" will be visit Sunset Valley Elementary School from 9:30–11:30 a.m on June 26.The Book Bus Team will celebrate the hard work of students in the English Language Learners summer school program offered by the AISD Multilingual Education Team.Students are encouraged to continue to read after summer school to stop the "Summer Slide."Sunset Valley…
April 2018 Update on Progress of Austin ISD 2017 Bond Program / Noticias sobre el progreso del programa del bono del 2017 – abril de 2018
On Nov. 7, 2017, a majority of Austin voters—72 percent—passed Austin ISD's bond proposal for $1,050,984,000 to create 21st-century learning spaces for all students. Since the election, the district has worked quickly to initiate the first phases of implementation for the bond program. As part of our commitment to communicate the progress of the bond to the community, we are launching the AISD…
The IB Experience
On Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, Anderson High School will host "The IB Experience", an information session on the school's International Baccalaureate program.The event will feature an overview of the program, followed by a panel discussion with current and former students. The IB program is a rigorous curriculum based on international standards of achievement which focuses on preparing students for…