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An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
November 25, 2020 Dear Austin ISD families, I hope you’re having a restful and joyous break thus far, and are finding creative ways to connect with your loved ones while continuing to practice recommended safety protocols to keep everyone COVID safe.
Newsweek and The Daily Beast Rank Five AISD High Schools Among America’s Best
AUSTIN, TX—Five Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to a Newsweek and The Daily Beast ranking released today. The district’s Liberal Arts Science Academy and Anderson, Austin, Bowie and McCallum high schools each earned a spot on the list of “America’s Best High Schools.”
AISD-TV Presents "The Balance of Power"
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 Balance of Power.” Presidents, members of Congress and Supreme Court justices from the past two centuries compete in a baseball game unlike any you have ever seen. Discover how the rules laid out in the U.S…
Safety First: Learn About AISD's Award-winning Police Department
For almost three decades, AISD has maintained its own police department. The district's police department establishes a safe and secure environment for our future leaders to learn, grow, and succeed inside and outside of the classroom.The department provides general law enforcement, security and safety services at AISD and is divided into five bureaus, including:
AISD Holds Performing Arts Center Preview Event
Media are invited to tour the nearly completed Performing Arts Center in Mueller, which has been funded through the district's 2008 bond program. The facility will open in January.Who: Greg Goodman, director of AISD's fine arts department, and Paul Turner, executive director of facilities, will lead the tour of the Performing Arts Center.When: 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec.18Where: …
Stand with Your Community: Volunteers Needed to Assist with Flooding Relief
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is seeking volunteers to help provide relief to families affected by this week's flooding. Review the needs below to learn more about how you can help.
Kealing Teacher Attends Space Camp to Improve Science Teaching Skills
Kealing Middle School science teacher Logan Pearce recently returned from the Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. Pearce was one of 250 educators from 27 countries and 47 states to receive a scholarship for the all-expense paid professional development program.
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Best of the Best: Superintendent Surprises AISD 2018 Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms yesterday to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2018 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD teachers. "I am so proud of these exceptional teachers and the passion they bring to teaching," said…
City of Austin, NI Recognized by State Board of Education for Contributions to AISD
Austin ISD depends on its partners, local businesses and volunteer groups to help support the district’s more than 85,000 students each day.Two of these partners were recognized for their work recently by the State Board of Education, which awarded the City of Austin and National Instruments the 2013 Employers for Education Excellence (EEE) Award.The two were recognized for their work with AISD…