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Anderson High School Receives Delegates from Koblenz, Germany
Delegates from Koblenz, Germany—Austin’s sister city—recently paid a visit to Anderson High School as part of a celebration commemorating the 20-year relationship between the two cities. For the visit, each delegate donated a German book to the Anderson Library, while Austinites in turn donated their favorite English books to the Koblenz library.
AISD Cancels Classes Today Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has canceled all classes for Tuesday, Jan. 28 due to weather and road conditions out of concern for the safety of students, staff and families. District offices will also be closed.
AISD Announces Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year
Austin, TX—Every teacher has a story. And for Austin ISD’s 2012 Teachers of the Year, the story of what set them on the path to becoming an educator began at an early age. Tracy Graham says her positive experience attending public schools inspired her to teach. Alicia Brown-Forbes says as a young child, she pretended to teach her siblings and knew that teaching was her calling. As a first-…
District Holds Budget Community Conversations
Austin ISD is holding a series of community conversations this month to share information about the district's budget forecast and gather community feedback on priorities.All community members are encouraged to attend and share their input as AISD works to stabilize the budget over the next several years.Community conversations:
Supply the Teachers Launches With $1.4 Million Donation from 3M
Austin ISD is joining business leaders and community volunteers to launch Supply the Teachers, a nonprofit organization that brings business partners and community members together to raise funds for classroom supplies.3M has donated more than $1.4 million in supplies for AISD teachers, which will be distributed as part of the launch.
Austin ISD Technology Policy
AISD is invested in using technology to support AISD staff, enhance student learning, and improve learning outcomes. Acknowledgement and adherence to technology-related policies help protect our community when working online.
Conservation Study Helps AISD Find Cost Savings
Austin ISD, Environmental Defense Fund and Google are holding an event showcasing the findings of a 10-week study on energy conservation at AISD.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD's Small Green Tech Academy Named First Green Flag School in Texas
A school with meditation gardens, a goat pen and a chicken coop will be the first in Texas to be recognized by the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools USA Program as a Green Flag School. Small Green Tech Academy has earned the designation, which recognizes schools for increasing environmental awareness and reducing waste and costs.
Mathews Elementary School Fifth-Grader Works to Improve Community
Eden Knapp, a fifth-grader at Mathews Elementary School, has a passion for helping her school and community.Eden created the organization Animal Cruelty Prevention, which aims to protect animals and reduce incidences of animal cruelty.Mathews Elementary Principal Grace Brewster praised Eden’s enthusiasm and dedication.“Eden is a go-getter,” Brewster said. “She’s always willing to go the extra…
Austin ISD Hosts 40th Annual Marching Band Jamboree
Austin, TX—Nearly 400 band members from the Austin Independent School District's 12 high schools will unite for the 40th annual Marching Band Jamboree.The event provides students the opportunity to perform together and showcase their talents. The annual performance also serves as the largest fundraiser for the fine arts programs in the district.Admission is $3 and tickets may be purchased at the…