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Harris Elementary Career Day & MindPOP Arts Showcase
On Nov. 11, AISD and coordinating organization MindPOP hosted 200 teachers at Lamar Middle School to discuss integrating arts curriculum in the classroom. Local arts organizations were on hand to talk to teachers about their programming and how it might fullfill their curriculum needs. Austin Film Society Filmmaking Mentor Jill Hall and Community Education Manager Katy Daiger Dial showcased AFS'…
English Language Learners Advisory Council Meeting
The English Language Learner Advisory Committee advises the Board of Trustees about English Language Learners and meets the first Tuesday of each month.Meetings are held at Sánchez Elementary School 73 San Marcos Street Austin, TX 78702.Light refreshments and childcare are provided.For more information, please visit the ELLAC website.
2013 African American Heritage Celebration
Where: Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704What: 30th Annual Austin AISD African American Heritage Celebration.Share in honoring Austin's outstanding students and the presentation of:
Austin ISD Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 13
Austin ISD will celebrate the 2017 districtwide Hispanic Heritage month with a kickoff event this week.
Budget Briefs: Task Force Breaks Into Subcommittee Work, Receives Staff Information
The entire Budget Stabilization Task Force broke into subcommittees for the first time and received information from district staff at its seventh meeting Sept. 26. The group is now its third month of meeting bi-weekly to develop strategies to close the budget deficit. The Board of Trustees this summer approved the latest budget, including a $29 million dip into reserves. The district is expected…
Building Bridges First: AISD Town Hall
What: Stay In School-Stay Safe-Stay Crime & Victim FreeFrom #2 to #1 Safest Community Area in the United States by 2015 & BeyondEliminating Crime & Violence in the Travis County/Austin Capital Area Town Hall
Crockett High School Salutes Class of 2016
Amid cheering families and friends, Crockett High School bid farewell to the Class of 2016 on Friday at the Frank Erwin Center."Today we say goodbye to everything that was familiar, and everything that was comfortable," said class salutatorian Misty Altus. "Be sure to enjoy every moment of it and never give up on your dreams."Named by The Washington Post as one of the most challenging high…
Maplewood Elementary School Unveils Peace Sculpture to Celebrate 65 Years
Austin ISD's Maplewood Elementary is celebrating its 65th anniversary year with an unveiling of a new piece of public art symbolizing peace.
AISD Statement on ACLU Complaint
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement regarding the American Civil Liberties Union’s complaint against the district:On Wednesday, just after 8 p.m., the district received a copy of the ACLU’s complaint, involving the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy and the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
Austin ISD Will Serve Up Good Nutrition for Local Children This Summer
Bringing healthy summer meals to the Austin community ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn. This summer, Austin ISD will serve anyone 18 years old and younger healthy meals at more than 50 campuses at no cost through the Summer Food Service Program. Both breakfast and lunch will be offered at all AISD summer meal sites.