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Travis ECHS Hosts Annual Tamale-making Party
Family and community members, trustees and staff joined students this week at Travis Early College High School’s annual tamalada, or tamale-making party. While the group worked together to assemble 1,500 to 2,000 tamales, many reflected on memories with family. “This is obviously a great cultural tradition in my family,” Austin ISD Board President Geronimo Rodriguez Jr. said. “I was…
Design Information and Education Specifications
Educational Specifications for Modern Learning Environments The approved AISD Educational Specifications sets the standard for the way educational facilities should be designed and built to support students and teachers. The document sets performance goals for development of appropriate physical space in locations that best meet the needs of learners.
Media Advisory: Austin Chamber Joins Coalition to Set High Standards for Academic Progress, Student Success
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Chamber of Commerce will join a diverse coalition of civil right groups, business groups, teacher organizations and education researchers to support Austin ISD and Central Texas school districts who have chosen to go above and beyond the minimum to preserve all career and college options for Central Texas students.
Planning and Asset Management
Who We Are The Planning and Asset Management Department supports our students, staff and community through short- and long-term facility planning. The team works to advance the district initiative to modernize all schools to support 21st century learning.
Salute 2021 Celebration
Salute is AISD’s annual awards gala, co-hosted by the district and Austin Partners in Education (APIE). This event is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD’s outstanding team members and volunteers for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools. During Salute, AISD recognizes teachers of the year and teachers of promise from each campus, as well as…
Austin ISD Pride
Austin ISD Pride Week 2026 (El español está disponible abajo) Pride week is one of the many ways we highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all. Why it matters: When students feel safe and can show up as their full selves at school, they’re better able to engage in learning and thrive academically.
Entrepreneur Roundtable to Discuss New Field of Study at Crockett High School
Student leaders will get the chance to ask real-world entrepreneurs questions about the traits, skills and experiences that have shaped their successes and failures. The roundtable will also gather input and generate discussion regarding Crockett High School’s new entrepreneurship track of study.Who: Kelly Ballard Executive Director of the Bazaarvoice Foundation, Amy Bernhard from Austin Modern…
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
Under provisions of Section 37.109 of the Texas Education Code, and district policy BDF (Local), the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) is established by the Board of Trustees. Please visit the Safety and Security Committee Page for information on participating virtually when available. https://www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/sssc/meetings
ESAC Meeting
Where: Virtual, Watch the Meeting
Statement from the Austin ISD Board of Trustees / Declaración de la mesa directiva del Austin ISD
As a board of nine individual trustees, we recognize the need to focus on two interrelated goals: supporting academic excellence for every Austin ISD student and supporting and modeling a work environment addressing issues of morale, retention and the climate and culture of our district.