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Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to Visit Fulmore MS Today
iCivics, in partnership with the Austin Independent School District will host retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at the Fulmore Law Magnet Middle School on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 1:15 p.m., in the Library. Justice O’Connor is visiting Fulmore Middle School to introduce her free, interactive, online curriculum iCivics.org. iCivics is a web-based education project…
Restart/Reassign
Español disponible abajo For the 12 campuses with three unacceptable counts, we will work with the communities to create turnaround plans and discuss the following options:
Board Bulletin: Trustees review early literacy gains, school consolidation updates, special ed system changes, and new state laws (En español)
The board met Aug. 14 for an information session. From early literacy gains, to school consolidations, and new laws from the 89th Texas Legislature, we have a ton to cover. Here’s what you need to know.
Salute nominations open for Austin ISD staff (Es español)
Nominations are now open for Austin ISD’s annual Salute Awards! This event honors outstanding staff members who demonstrate unwavering dedication to student success and achievement across our district. Do you know someone who fits the bill? We invite all Austin ISD staff, students, families, and community members to nominate deserving staff members in the following categories:
Enrollment Update: Guidance for Families Still Facing Challenges (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Community, We want to sincerely apologize to families who have experienced challenges with the enrollment process. We know this has been frustrating, and we are working around the clock to resolve issues as quickly as possible. While most students’ enrollment is already complete, some families may still be experiencing difficulties. Here are the most common issues and what…
Board President's Update, May 9
On May 9, Vincent Torres, president of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, provided the following update:
Aaron Franklin Visits Covington Middle Schoolers
Students at Covington Middle School recently got to meet one of the most recognized names in the barbecue business—Aaron Franklin, the entrepreneur behind Austin's legendary Franklin barbecue. Franklin was the first in a series of guest speakers visiting students throughout the Crockett High School family of schools who are taking part in the entrepreneurship program.He emphasized that, as…
Statement: AISD Thanks Carstarphen for Leadership, Expects to Name Interim Superintendent at Special Board Meeting Tuesday
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Vincent Torres, president of the Board of Trustees, about Superintendent Meria Carstarphen being named as the new superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools:On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to congratulate Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and wish her the very best as she leaves Austin to lead…
LBJ Boys Basketball Coach Heads Back to the Court
The timing just wasn’t sitting right with Freddie Roland, LBJ Early College High School boys basketball coach, who recently retired after 25 years of service. Just days into his retirement, Roland announced his plan to return as head coach of the Jaguars.
Laura Bush to Visit Blackshear Elementary School
On Monday, Laura Bush will visit Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy to announce the 2015 grants from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. Six schools in Austin ISD will receive grants up to $7,000 each, as part of more than $820,000 in grants being awarded to 123 schools in 35 states.AISD recipients include: Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy, Anita Uphaus Early Childhood…