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#AISDGotTalent: Trustees to Recognize Outstanding Staff Achievements
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will recognize four outstanding educators at its regular board meeting tonight for awards received in 2017.2017 Mel Miller Outstanding Social Studies Teacher AwardThe National Social Studies Supervisors Association presented Jessica Jolliffe, administrative supervisor of social studies, with the 2017 Mel Miller Outstanding Social Studies Teacher Award at its…
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…
Rosedale School Celebrates 10 Graduates
Ten students completed their time at Rosedale School this afternoon in what Principal Elizabeth Dickey called “AISD’s first and best graduation.” Dickey welcomed family, friends and teachers to the packed cafeteria for the ceremony at Rosedale, and shared details about each student’s achievements and favorite activities. About graduate Leonardo Perez Suarez, Dickey said, “The one word…
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…
Target Library Makeover
What: Target School Library MakeoverWhen: October 14, 2011 - 11:30 a.m.Where: T.A. Brown Elementary School - 505 W. Anderson Ln.
‘Reinvention Roadmap’ Approved for Programs, Repurposing and Consolidations
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the Reinvention Roadmap (ZIP), which will guide the district’s work in repurposing, consolidation and better facility planning to bring all students into 21st-century learning spaces.
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.
Shattered Dreams at Anderson High School
Austin, TX—Anderson High School students will learn a valuable life lesson during "Shattered Dreams", a program designed to educate students about the tragic consequences of drinking and driving. A dramatization of an alcohol related crash will be held, complete with police and EMS response and the arrest of a "drunk driver." In addition, a student will be taken out of class every 20 minutes to…
T.A. Brown Elementary School Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification
An Austin ISD school received top recognition for its design and construction that emphasized sustainability and environmental responsibility. On May 6, the U.S. Green Building Council announced that it has awarded T.A. Brown Elementary School the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification.
Austin ISD Board Currently Taking Facilities Naming Nominations
The Austin ISD Board is currently taking nominations for the Southeast Bus Terminal and the North Central Elementary School #1. The nomination process will close on Feb. 8.To view the timeline and submit a nomination visit: www.austinisd.org/naming.For questions, contact Linda Medina, Community Engagement Office at 512-414-9706.