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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.
Austin ISD is kicking off its Spring Pre-K Enrollment
Beginning April 10, Prekindergarten enrollment opens for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten for eligible 3- and 4-year-old for the 2021-22 school year. Pre-K is the start of a bright future! 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life. Studies show that children who attend PreK are more likely to succeed in school, more likely to graduate, more…
AISD Pride Week 2022
Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. This year's weeklong celebration is March 21-26, which aligns with the National LGBT Health Awareness Week. Each campus will receive an inspiration guide of suggested activities for PRIDE Week…
Akins Winter Holiday Showcase
Join the Akins Fine Arts Department as we present our Winter Holiday Showcase. Enjoy performances from students throughout the Fine Arts Department and see what makes Akins shine!What: Akins Winter Holiday ShowcaseWhen: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11Where: Akins High School, 10701 S. First St.
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…
Reminder: Austin ISD Closed Nov. 23-27 for Thanksgiving Holiday
Austin ISD will be closed for one week, Nov. 23-27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 30. For more information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
Austin ISD to request informal review of TEA Special Education Conservatorship (en español)
Today, Austin ISD is requesting an informal review of the Texas Education Agency’s March 31, 2023, Final Report that recommended a conservator to help address special education issues in the district.
AISD Superintendent, Local and Statewide Officials Gather to Celebrate New School Year
Austin ISD, Board President Geronimo Rodriguez, Board members, and Superintendent Paul Cruz will be joined by local and statewide officials Friday to mark the start of a new year and welcome all to an exciting school year. What: Gathering of Cruz and local and statewide officials to celebrate the start of a game-changing year in AISD. When: 12:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16 Where:…
Book Distribution for Title I Schools on Saturday, March 29th
Austin ISD and AISD Literacy Work Group, Education Austin, and First Book teamed up to bring 40,000 free books to Title I campuses earlier this year, and the books are now ready to be distributed to campuses.
Austin ISD Invites Community to Join Operation Reconnect on April 10
Austin ISD is calling on the community to join Operation Reconnect, an event that includes a door-to-door campaign to reconnect Austin families with AISD program offerings. The event is on Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. AISD teachers, team members, and community volunteers will conduct a block walk and door-to-door campaign to reconnect with Austin families and share information about…