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AISD Trustees Recognize 32 Teachers for Earning National Board Certification
Austin, TX—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees recognized 32 teachers, who have achieved certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.This year, AISD boasts 248 National Board Certified Teachers, which is more than any other school district in Texas. Sixty-one of these teachers serve at Title I schools.The 2012-13 newly certified and renewed teachers, who have…
AISD's Jeanie Tuttle Stars as Mother Ginger Saturday
Community members cast more than 3,300 votes for librarian in Ballet Austin contestJeanie Tuttle, a librarian at Clayton Elementary School, will star as Mother Ginger in Ballet Austin’s opening night performance of “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Donors Show Generous Support for AISD Staff and Students Affected by Oct. 31 Floods
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD donors showed generous support to district students and staff members affected by the Oct. 31 flooding in Central Texas with a combined contribution of $142,900 to date.About 360 students and 25 AISD staff members lost their homes or were temporarily displaced due to extensive flood damage.
Get an UpClose Look at AISD Programs
Austin ISD invites parents and community members to learn more about the district and how to support public education by participating in its UpClose program. The district is accepting applications through July 24.
AHS Band Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage for Second Time
Last year, Austin High was given a surprise when the folk rock band Mumford & Sons came for a visit. Filming their 'Railroad Revival Tour' documentary with fellow artists Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford & Sons needed a few extra band members for their movie. The marching band was given the opportunity to play along with the band both in a video…
Celebrate Teaching Excellence at Salute - May 23
Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Student performances begin at 5 p.m.), Wednesday, May 23 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. This annual event, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, will include a program recognizing our teachers, student performances and a honoree reception. We also will name the…
Tonight: AISD Invites Community to Inform; Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St.Team members will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.What is a Facility Master Plan?
Bullying Prevention
Austin ISD is here to help If you or someone you know has been the victim of harassment, cyberbullying, discrimination, dating violence or any other kind of bullying, please say something. Report the incident to your principal, assistant principal, counselor, school resource officer or other trusted adult.
AISD Reminds Drivers and Students About Road Safety During National School Bus Safety Week
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD reminds its communities about the importance of school bus safety during National School Bus Safety Week. Nearly 22,000 AISD students ride to and from school on more than 500 school buses every day. The district has 656 transportation employees dedicated to provide safe transportation for students.
Class of 2014: AISD Graduation Ceremonies Celebrate School and Student Achievement
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will celebrate school and student achievements—including the millions of dollars in scholarships graduates have earned for college—during graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2014 June 3-7.AISD's graduation rate has reached an all-time high of 82.5 percent. Since 2008, graduation rates among AISD's high school seniors have risen steadily…