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Buford the Book Bus—Kocurek Elementary School
Austin ISD's Buford the Book Bus will be giving out free books to students Pre-K to 12th grade.Join us at Kocurek Elementary School to get your free books, participate in an art activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books.Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!".Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.Kocurek Elementary School, 9800…
Word Accessibility
Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a commonly-used application among individuals with a variety of disabilities, and is reasonably accessible. The text within Word documents can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers and Braille devices. However, in order for Word documents to be fully accessible, authors must follow the core principles outlined…
Reilly Elementary School
Welcome to Reilly Elementary, where Mighty Mustangs gallop toward greatness! Dive into a tight-knit community buzzing with teamwork, innovation, and support from every corner students, staff, and families alike! Get hands-on with nature through our exclusive Austin Watershed Protection Program! It'…
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Pfc. Daniel Ortega (En Español)
This is the first in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way. By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Pfc. Daniel Ortega: WWII hero, Mexico native, and Bronze Star recipient.
From the Superintendent: School Changes Update
Dear Austin ISD Community, Change is hard. It can be scary — but it can also make us stronger. We all care about the future of our students, and we’re willing to step up to help reimagine and reinvent our school district. The changes we make will be worth the effort. The School Changes Process offers our best thinking for how we can perform better as a…
W. K. Kellogg Foundation Awards AISD $1.75 Million to Continue Community Engagement in Rundberg Area
Over the next three years, AISD plans to expand initiative to more schools The W. K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded Austin ISD $1.75 million to build upon the lessons the district learned during the planning initiative to deepen and expand parent engagement.The Kellogg Foundation grant supports training to build parent leadership and address school and community issues that are barriers to…
Campus Parent Ambassador (CPA) Program Meeting
TThe Campus Parent Ambassador Program is a special education parent engagement initiative that identifies campus parent leaders who are knowledgeable about resources available to families with special needs.This ambassador assists families by educating them on the various programs, services, supports, and information systems found within AISD and the greater Austin community that focus on…
AISD Holds Media Briefing About Bond Election
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District will hold a media briefing with Meria Carstarphen, superintendent, and Vincent Torres, president of the Board of Trustees, to provide information about the district’s next steps after this weekend’s bond election, in which voters approved two of the four propositions.When: 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 13Where: AISD, Carruth Administration Center, A-…
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Now Playing on Spotify: Kealing Middle School Recording Studio Release Party
When Spotify says, “Music for everyone,” it’s especially true at Kealing Middle School. The school was gifted a recording studio built from materials that came from Spotify House, a live music venue built annually at SXSW.Spotify, DPR Construction, MINDPOP, Rebuilding Together Austin and Acoustic Spaces partnered together during Spring Break to build three mixing and mastering recording studios.