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Open Letter to Austin ISD Taxpayers - Carta abierta dirigida a los contribuyentes del Austin ISD
Dear Taxpayers: You may have noticed that your recent tax bill included a line item attributed to the Austin Independent School District. I would like to explain what happens to over a third of the school property tax dollars you may believe are being used to support our own Austin students.
Recruitment
Recruitment Policies Officers at the Austin ISD Police Department are committed to creating a safe working and educational environment and protecting Austin’s future by providing diverse levels of service, using problem-solving techniques and embracing lasting partnerships for all community members. We are always looking for qualified applicants who are willing to dedicate themselves…
AISD Offers Pre-K at 67 Schools; Register Today
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all students achieve their greatest potential.AISD offers a challenging and nurturing environment to help children discover and develop the full…
AISD Student Participation in SAT Continues to Increase
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District (AISD) student participation in the SAT test continued to increase in 2011. AISD students outscored their counterparts in the state in Critical Reading, Math and Writing, while students’ average score was above that of the nation in Math, according to data released by the College Board today.
AISD Chief Financial Officer Invited to Testify Before the House Public Education Committee
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley was invited to testify before the House Public Education Committee on Feb. 28. Below is a transcript of her testimony.For more information about the district's legislative priorities this session, please visit austinisd.org/legislature.
KLRU Invites AISD to Help Guide New American Graduate Project
AISD is joining KLRU and community partners to raise awareness about dropout rates and to create sustainable solutions to boost high-school readiness,KLRU, Austin's PBS station, has been awarded a $200,000 American Graduate community service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which is designed to raise awareness in Central Texas about the true costs of our youth leaving school…
AISD Offers Pre-K at 67 Schools; Register Aug. 12
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all students achieve their greatest potential.AISD offers a challenging and nurturing environment to help children discover and develop the full…
Texas Tribune Analysis: Schools Changing, and Not How You Might Think
Republished with permission from the Texas Tribune. Original article.by Ross Ramsey, The Texas TribuneJuly 15, 2015Whatever you might say about the state of public education in Texas today, this is not the same school system Texas was operating in the mid-1990s.