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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…
Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy Open House
Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy Open House Friday, April 15, 2022 8:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m. Gus Garcia YMLA, 7414 Johnny Morris Rd. Come explore Garcia YMLA, a tuition-free, all-boys academy, on April 15 at an Open House any time from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Learn about campus program offerings, receive help with registration and the parent portal and take a school tour. For…
Central Texas Food Bank Available for Meals During Thanksgiving Break
Students in need of healthy meals during the Thanksgiving break will still have access to food services while Austin ISD is closed Nov. 20-24. The Central Texas Food Bank will provide services at various locations throughout the region and is available for families in need. Central Texas Food Back service locations are included in the files below.
New A–F Rating System/El nuevo sistema de clasificación A-F
Austin ISD Community,You may have heard about a new A–F rating system for Texas schools. I want to share some information about the new system so you are aware of how our district and schools will be measured by the state beginning in 2018.
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…
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Austin ISD Repurposing Community Conversations: Series 2 for Rosedale (Virtual)
Former Rosedale School We heard your ideas on how we can use the former Rosedale School site to strengthen Austin ISD schools and communities. Now, we’re ready to share what’s possible and discuss potential options for new uses. VIRTUAL Thursday, Sept. 15, 6–7 p.m. Register: https://bit.ly/repurposing-rosedale Interpretation into Spanish and English captioning will be provided.
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…
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-…
The Facts About Single-Sex Schools
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) currently operates The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, an all-girls middle and high school. Contrary to recent news stories and research that suggests that single-sex education is ineffective, Austin’s Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is a successful model.