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AISD Makes the Choice a Little Easier
As part of Austin ISD’s National School Choice Week celebration, Superintendent Paul Cruz announced that Austin ISD will offer transportation to Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy districtwide, starting next school year. Districtwide transportation will allow more young men in sixth- through eighth-grade who wish to go to an all-boys school the opportunity to do so.
AISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
The Austin ISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for new members and co-chairs.ESAC provides guidance to AISD on environmental education, stewardship and sustainability. People with diverse interests and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Co-chair nominations can be submitted by AISD students, staff, parents or community members.Nominees are…
Numbers and Cents: AISD Holds Budget Community Conversations
Austin ISD will host a series of public meetings April 26 and 27 to inform the public on the preliminary 2017-18 budget.The district will hold two meetings during the day with Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley Johnson, as well as a broadcast meeting in the evening.Wednesday, April 26 AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd. 1–2 p.m.Thursday, April 271–2 p.m. at the Baker Center…
Media Advisory: Bytes and Bites: Anderson Brings Tacos and Technology Together
Austin ISD is celebrating the grand opening of the new Applied Technology Center at Anderson High School with a ribbon cutting and breakfast from the Nacho Average Food Truck.This joint project between Austin ISD, the Boys Scouts of America and a community donor will benefit students throughout the district.
Media Advisory: AISD Hosts Harvest Fest at Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD’s Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus, in partnership with Austin Voices for Education and Youth, is hosting Harvest Fest this weekend to provide resources for families. What: Family event, including educational resources, free flu shots, dental and vision screenings, eyeglasses for students, live music, games and food
Youth Film & Food Festival
The best of food and film collide from from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 14th at the Marchesa Hall and Theatre. The Youth Film and Food Festival showcases students from elementary through high school in the fields of media and culinary arts.Participants will gather for the screening of student-created 30 second (psa) films, visit healthy living and food stations and celebrate their great work in…
School Counselor Certification Program Information Session
The School Counselor Certification program at Region 13 provides a certification program designed to prepare successful teachers to become school counselors through an alternative route.For additional details, please visit www4.esc13.net/school-counselor.When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015Where: Region XIII Education Services Center, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin
Bedichek Middle School Selected as AVID National Demonstration School
Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 Advancement Via Individual Determination National Demonstration Schools. AVID is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that has turned thousands of underperforming students into confident, college-going scholars and graduates.
MEDIA ADVISORY: African-American Engagement to be Focus of AISD Conference
Austin ISD will host its African-American Parent Involvement Conference, “Education in the Era of Change” on Saturday. The goal of this conference is to provide information and inspiration to families and staff who work with the district’s African-American students. Who: Speakers include
Mayor Honors AISD Principal, Teacher and Classified Staff Member of the Year
Austin, TX—Mayor Lee Leffingwell will recognize Austin Independent School District’s principal, teacher and classified staff member of the year during the city council’s June 14 meeting.Last month, AISD announced Donna Houser, Anderson High School principal, as Principal of the Year; Matt Earhart, Anderson High School teacher, as Teacher of the Year; and Diana Luna de Valladares, Cunningham…