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AISD Gets the Blood Pumping with Healthy Bike Ride and Welcome Back Press Conference at Zavala Elementary Today
Austin Independent School District (AISD) Superintendent Meria Carstarphen kicked-off the 2011-2012 school year this morning by joining the bike club of Zavala Elementary School, the "Freewheelin' Mustangs," for a ride around their east side neighborhood. Zavala Elementary, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, hosted the back-to-school event and press conference.
Crockett High School Receives Prestigious “High Schools That Work” Award
Crockett High School has been selected as an Outstanding High Schools That Work (HSTW) School. This award is based on the success of local school leaders and teachers in improving school practices and raising student achievement. The award was presented by Dave Spence, president of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), at the 25th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference in Nashville,…
End-of-Year Review Highlights AISD Successes
AISD began the 2013–14 school year on Aug. 26, 2013, with more than 85,000 students, including 561 Grizzlies at the district’s newest facility, Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary, which opened this year. During the first week of school, Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen and other district leaders visited 14 schools to welcome students and staff.
Texas Education Agency Says AISD Exceeds All Targets of State Accountability System Overall
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released today, 111 of the district's schools have Met Standard-the highest rating available-on the state's accountability system. Last year at this time, 109 of the district's schools had done so.Under the state accountability system, all Texas public districts, campuses and charters are assigned a label of:
The Moody Foundation Approves $4.6 M for a School for Young Men in AISD
The Moody Foundation has approved $4.6 million over seven years for a School for Young Men in the Austin Independent School District. The project has multiple phases, including a Feasibility Study in the first year of grant implementation. Based upon the exceptional results of AISD's Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and longstanding community interest in developing a School for Young…
Mathews and Metz Elementary Schools Celebrate 100 Years
The 100th Birthday Celebration committees for Mathews and Metz elementary schools, The Austin History Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a joint reception in honor of the schools’ centennial birthdays. Who: Director of Education at KLRU Benjamin Kramer will emcee. Choir members from Metz and Mathews will sing.Speakers include
Coming in 2016: A Better Way to Do Business—and Take Care of People
AISD’s business system is not separate from our educational mission. It is part of our educational work because we all have the responsibility to ensure our schools have what they need when they need it.— Nicole Conley, chief financial officer,and Michael Houser, chief human capital officerTeam AISD:
Vote on Options for the 2018–19 School Calendar / Votar en opciones para el calendario 2018–19
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2018–19 school year. The Calendar Task Force has created three calendar options and is seeking input from families and staff. Please take a moment to review each the information below, which summarizes the differences in each calendar.All three 2018–19 calendar options include:
MEDIA ADVISORY A Close Up of AISD Schools: Tour Educates Local Realtors on AISD Schools
A tour by Austin ISD will give Realtors a chance to become expert on AISD schools for clients looking for homes in the north Austin area.As part of its marketing efforts, AISD has invited Realtors on a special tour of three Austin ISD schools to learn more about the schools’ offerings and points of pride.What: The bus tour will visit Padrón Elementary School, Webb Middle School and Lanier High…
Seedling Foundation Honors AISD Staff Member and Mentor
Ylise Janssen, an attorney in the Austin Independent School District’s legal services department, was recognized March 22 for her work and impact as a mentor with the Seedling Foundation. Created in 1998, the Seedling Foundation responds to the needs of public schools in Texas by providing resources, assistance and programming. Its signature service is the Promise Mentor Program, which connects…