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Austin ISD Board President, Campuses Recognized by Chamber
Austin ISD leaders and campuses were honored for their efforts to get students into college and expand educational opportunities at the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education and Talent 2021 reception on October 28 at the J.W. Marriott Austin. Why it matters: This reception recognizes districts and campuses for getting students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…
AISD to Host Free Citywide Electronics Recycling Event April 26
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will host a free, citywide electronics recycling event Saturday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot at Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St.Consumers are encouraged to bring their used electronics to the event for recycling; accepted items are listed below. The event is being coordinated by ARC, a technology partner of…
Media Advisory: USDA Food and Nutrition Leader Visits Ann Richards School Wednesday
AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, Janey Thornton, deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will visit the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders to learn about Austin ISD’s farm-to-school program and how the district is meeting new federal nutritional guidelines for foods served in school cafeterias.
Give the gift of reading this holiday season (En español)
The Austin ISD Library Fund continues its mission this year of raising funds to invest in equitable programming in all Austin ISD libraries. All donations received go towards grants for librarians. Why it matters: Supporting our libraries is an investment in our student’s future.
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.
Sims Repurposing Update
Community members are invited to join Austin ISD for a virtual meeting to get an update regarding the repurposing of the Sims Elementary campus. Tuesday, February 20 6:00 p.m. Zoom: bit.ly/42j7qTU For more information, contact: Jeremy Striffler, 512-414-3051, jeremy.striffler@austinisd.org
Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall for Non-instructional Staff
Monday, March 13 2–3 p.m. Please join us for a virtual conversation about the qualities and skills you’d like to see in our next Superintendent. This meeting is intended for non-instructional staff. Staff will need to log in to their district Zoom account to register:
Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall for Non-instructional Staff
Saturday, March 4 2–3 p.m. Please join us for a virtual conversation about the qualities and skills you’d like to see in our next Superintendent. This meeting is intended for non-instructional staff. Staff will need to log in to their district Zoom account to register: Register via Zoom
Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall for Instructional Staff
Saturday, March 4 12:30–1:30 p.m. Please join us for a virtual conversation about the qualities and skills you’d like to see in our next Superintendent. This meeting is intended for instructional staff. Staff will need to log in to their district Zoom account to register: Register via Zoom
Governor Abbott calls special legislative session (En español)
Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week a special 30-day session of the 88th Texas Legislature to begin October 9.