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Austin Chamber, College Forward, and Congressman Lloyd Doggett hold Event to Help Maximize College Funds for AISD Seniors
Austin ISD, The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett, and College Forward will be holding a Free Application for Federal Student Aid event this Saturday, Oct. 12 at Akins Early College High School to ensure high school seniors are applying for college and receiving the funds available to them. Representatives will be helping students and families complete their…
AISD Campus National Standout in STEM-Focused Program
By Jack Orloff Austin ISD is home to Project Lead The Way, an innovative program that helps students develop in-demand skills in computer science, engineering and biomedical science, and one AISD campus has received national recognition for its implementation. In May, Consuelo Mendez Middle School announced that they had been recognized as a Project Lead The Way Distinguished School for…
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…
Project Lighthouse
En Español Austin ISD recognizes that connectivity for our students’ education is essential. We’ve launched the Project Lighthouse to generate revenue and funds to support connectivity needs. The district has a robust network for all of our district locations. Additionally, we provided cellular hotspot devices to students, but that approach is costly and is no longer sustainable as…
More Than 30 AISD Teachers Earn National Teaching Certification
The Austin Independent School District continues to have the largest number of nationally certified teachers, employing more than four times as many as any district in the state, an amount that is increasing with the recent certification and certification renewal of 32 AISD teachers.
Economically Disadvantaged Austin ISD African American and Hispanic Third Graders Showing Growth in Math, New Test Shows (en Español)
Austin ISD African American and Hispanic third grade students identified as economically disadvantaged are on track to meet student growth targets in math by 2026. Achieving a similar goal in reading remains a work in progress, though, according to data from a new adaptive technology test.
South High School Community Meeting
What: Austin ISD would like to invite the community to a panel discussion and question and answer session regarding potential academic programming options for a future high school in South Austin.A brief presentation and feedback results from previous community meetings will be shared. The South High School community meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the cafeteria at…
Burnet Middle School Eighth-graders Named Writing Program Ambassadors
Two Burnet Middle School eighth-graders have been named national ambassadors for the Do the Write Thing Challenge.This year marks the first time that the two national ambassadors from the Austin-Travis County are from the same school.Rudolph (R.C.) Hardin and Vivian Pan were selected as ambassadors for the program, which is an initiative of the National Campaign to Stop Violence.
Student Teaching Program
Austin ISD Clinical Teaching At Austin ISD, we’re committed to providing aspiring educators with hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Work alongside experienced Cooperating Teachers who will guide you as you develop your skills, while embracing our district's values of equity, innovation, and collaboration. Take the next step in your clinical teaching journey with AISD!
AISD Board Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.6 billion budget.The budget is focused on supporting strategic priorities for safety, early literacy, new programming to reinvent the urban education school experience and customer service.Funding priorities include: