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Eagle Talk Show Takes on Bullying during Bullying Prevention Month
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, AISD’s Eagle Talk Show presented “Take a Stand, Lend a Hand,” an episode dedicated to preventing bullying.The show, hosted by Parent Support Specialist Mycah Lee Arellano, is a bilingual program focused on academic development of both parents and scholars. The show introduces audiences to guests who have manifested their dreams and have knowledge…
Congressman Smith, IBM Scientists Lead Puff-powered Race at Oak Hill
During a visit to Oak Hill Elementary School, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, house science chair, and IBM scientists challenged the young Eagles to engineer a car using paper, straws, life savers—and wind power generated by the students' own breath.
AISD Teacher Appointed to City of Austin’s Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin City Councilman Bill Spelman appointed AISD’s Summit Elementary School’s Thuy Nguyen to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission on February 27.“I love helping the underprivileged,” Nguyen said. “It is an honor and a blessing to be in a position which allows me to assist the Asian American population in improving their lives and having their voices heard.”
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 6, July 16 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 6, 16 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to know: 2020–21 School Year to Begin with Virtual Instruction As you may have heard, Austin ISD will suspend in-person education and deliver virtual instruction for the first three weeks of the 2020–21 school year. We will continue to look to federal, state and local authorities for guidance and directives. You can anticipate further communication on how…
Austin All-Star Marching Band College Tour Returns to Austin
The Austin All-Star Marching Band Caravan and University and College Tour is ending its nine-day tour of Southwest U.S. colleges and universities. The nearly 200 Central Texas Band and Fine Arts students toured universities and colleges in Texas, New Mexico, California, Nevada and Arizona, as well as visited cultural and educational sites, and held performances. Students are expected to arrive…
Family Support Cooperative Hosts First Meeting
Austin, TX—The Austin Family Support Cooperative will host its first meeting of the 2012-13 school year from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Rosedale School, at 2117 W. 49th Street.
Media Advisory: Blackshear Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday During Read Across America Event
AUSTIN, Texas--Blackshear Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America with Dr. Seuss classics being read by administrators and community leaders in all of its classrooms.
Media Advisory: Marathon Kids Complete Final Lap Saturday
AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, Austin ISD students will join thousands of young walkers and runners to complete their final lap in the Marathon Kids 26.2-mile challenge.What: AISD elementary school students earn their Marathon Kids medals at the 18th Austin Finisher Medal Celebration.When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.Where: Burger Stadium, 3200 Jones Rd.
Dyslexia Services
Risk Factors and Characteristics of Dyslexia Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that makes learning to read, write, and/or spell difficult despite adequate instruction and intelligence.
Support Schools, Libraries, Parks and More through Utility Bill Donations
Austin community members can support Austin ISD and other local school districts by adding a few dollars to their utility bills. The added money goes to school districts, parks and libraries or to individuals experiencing extraordinary emergencies such as loss of job or medical emergencies.