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About Naviance Naviance offers a robust selection of college and career readiness tools and resources easily accessible to all our middle school and high school students, families, counselors and educators. Students can explore colleges and careers using research tools, career and personality assessments, and College SuperMatch!
Native American Heritage Month
About National Native American Heritage Month (Source) What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
Martin MS social science teacher helping to grow environmental awareness through gardening
By Benjamin Beane The accolades are piling up for social science teacher Steven Morris and his sixth graders at Martin Middle School, who earned their second EcoRise Eco-Audit Award in just three weeks.
Latest on the digital device policy and disciplinary measures (En español)
During the most recent legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, banning student use of personal communications devices on school campuses during school hours. We now have a clear set of disciplinary measures for violations. The law aims to boost focus, reduce distractions, and curb cyberbullying. In case you missed it:
“Ms. Minda Anderson Day” honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En español)
The City of Austin proclaimed Sept. 8 as “Ms. Minda Anderson Day” in honor of Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Librarian Minda Anderson. Why it matters: The proclamation by the City is a testament to Anderson’s commitment to her work and students.
Austin ISD implements strategies to improve student achievement (En español)
Results of the 2024 STAAR are now available and show Austin ISD, along with other Texas school districts, still struggling to get scores back on track post-pandemic. Why it matters: While test scores aren’t the only measure of academic knowledge, the tests show how our students are mastering course material so we can create plans to address gaps in knowledge.
Student & Staff Holiday / Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking Fast,” is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which is observed according to the lunar calendar. During Ramadan, practicing Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day. When the month concludes, many families and communities celebrate by visiting loved ones, exchanging gifts and preparing special foods and sweets that are…
What Two Principals Learned About Their Schools During COVID
No one will be sorry to see the pandemic end, but two Austin principals on Wednesday said that what they have learned and how their schools have changed will help them as they lead their schools into the future. Principals Alan Stevens of Boone Elementary School and Heather Parmelee of Kocurek Elementary School spoke to The Austin Founders Lions Club and said the benefits they have gained since…
Flood Community Needs Assessment-Starts
Do you still have challenges/needs as a result of the flood that you want the city, county and our neighbors to know about? If your answer is yes, consider participating in a confidential community needs assessment being conducted by the long term recovery agency Travis Austin Recovery Group (TARG) and the trained disaster team from World Renew starting May 9 through May 21, 2014 from 9:00 am-7:…
Flood Community Needs Assessment-Ends
Do you still have challenges/needs as a result of the flood that you want the city, county and our neighbors to know about? If your answer is yes, consider participating in a confidential community needs assessment being conducted by the long term recovery agency Travis Austin Recovery Group (TARG) and the trained disaster team from World Renew starting May 9 through May 21, 2014 from 9:00 am-7:…