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Austin ISD Students Performed Best in Math and Science on the New STAAR Test and Make Gains on the Grade 11 TAKS Math and Science Tests
Austin, TX—The Texas Education Agency released preliminary results from the new State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and Austin Independent School District students fared the best in math and science.STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills for 9th grade students and for middle school students enrolled in high school EOC classes.…
AISD Classes Canceled Friday, Jan. 24
Based on information from the National Weather Service and Austin’s Emergency Operations Center, all schools and district offices will be closed today Jan. 24, due to inclement weather. We plan to resume regular school and district hours on Monday, Jan. 27. We will update you if this changes. For more information, visit www.austinisd.orgThank you for your cooperation and support and be safe.
Premiere of AISD State of the District Movie
AISD staff and community members are invited to tune into AISD TV Channel 22 or visit www.austinisd.org/sod to view the premier of the AISD State of the District Movie. During the film, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will highlight the district's goals, achievements and challenges with the help of our talented staff and students from AISD departments, campus programs and initiatives.
AISD Superintendent Carstarphen Elected Chair of Texas Urban Council of Superintendents
AUSTIN, Texas—Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has been elected 2014 chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents, a network of the largest urban school districts in Texas representing approximately 777,000 students and 50,000 teachers throughout Texas.The school districts participating in the state’s urban network include Aldine, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth,…
AISD Superintendent Carstarphen Elected Chair of Texas Urban Council of Superintendents
Educate Texas network represents about 770,000 students and 50,000 teachersSuperintendent Meria Carstarphen has been elected 2014 chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents, a network of the largest urban school districts in Texas representing approximately 777,000 students and 50,000 teachers throughout Texas.The school districts participating in the state’s urban network include Aldine…
Austin ISD Closes for MLK Day on Jan. 16, Celebrates Holiday on Jan. 18
All Austin ISD offices and schools will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.The district will resume regular business and school hours Tuesday, and will hold its annual MLK Day celebration Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the CAC Board Auditorium.This year’s theme is Equity and Inclusivity, with a keynote address from UT professor Peniel Joseph. Joseph is the founder of the…
Google Awards Teaching with Google Nexus Project Winners
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has announced four recipients of the 2013 Teaching with Google Nexus Project. Award recipients will receive a classroom set of Google Nexus tablets for their innovative and creative ideas using technology to improve educational outcomes of students. The 2013 Teaching with Google Nexus Project winners are:Nicole Griffith, geography teacher, Austin High School
AISD Closed for Winter Break
All Offices and Schools Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the winter break Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 6.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.…
Statement: Children at Risk Rankings
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement on 2014 Children at Risk Rankings:Austin ISD is pleased that the Children at Risk rankings acknowledge the exceptional performance of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy by awarding that high school the only A+ in the Greater Austin area.
Austin ISD Hosts "Latino Academic Achievement Awards"
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District will honor outstanding Latino students in sixth through 12th grade and community members during the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. AISD will recognize more than 120 students in such areas as Outstanding Progress in the ESL Program, Appreciation of Culture and Language, Outstanding Community Service Volunteer and Young Latino Leader. The district…