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AISD Classes Continue as Usual Today
Based on the most recent forecast available from the National Weather Service Friday, Jan. 9, classes and activities will operate on a normal schedule. There are multiple, extra-curricular activities scheduled throughout the weekend, so staff will continue to monitor the weather situation tonight and throughout the weekend. Updates will be provided as available.
Education Austin Hosts Citizenship Workshop
Education Austin is hosting a citizenship workshop from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf.The workshop will provide a variety of services including assistance completing N-400 citizenship applications, passport photograph sessions and individual consultations with immigration attorneys.Representatives from the Equal Justice Center, University Leadership…
Youth Art Month Student Exhibition Recap: More Than 2,000 Works Displayed
More than 2,000 students representing 113 campuses exhibited artwork to the community during the annual Youth Art Month exhibition. During March and April, more than 3,000 students, families, staff and community members visited the AISD Performing Arts Center to enjoy the artwork. Approximately 150 Austin ISD visual arts teachers collected and prepared the student artwork for the…
Benefits Information Meeting
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. To learn more, attend one of the following information sessions:
Hispanic Futures Conference
What: Hispanic Futures Conference: Without Limits - "Sin Limites" Bilingual College and Career Fair
Limited Access to Austin ISD Schools During STAAR Testing
Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness during March, April and May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, there will be limited access to AISD campuses during the weeks of March 30, April 20 and May 4.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly referred to…
Guidelines for Student Conduct
Guidelines Governing Student Conduct While on Austin ISD School Buses Students riding or waiting on an AISD school bus is under the supervision of the Austin schools the same as if they are in the school building or on the school grounds, and therefore, are subject to the district's student disciplinary policies. Families are encouraged to discuss with their students the…
AISD Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of New Executive Director of Academics and Social and Emotional Learning
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Elisabeth Goodnow to lead the Academics and Social and Emotional Learning teams. Goodnow most recently served as assistant superintendent for academics and schools at Cedar Hill ISD. In this role, she oversaw district implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Garza High Women’s Studies Class Performs “We Are the Fourth Wave of Feminism”
Austin, TX—High school juniors at Garza High School will perform “We Are the Fourth Wave of Feminism,” an original piece written by the students to share what they have learned from their women’s studies class.When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27Where: Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road
Crockett High School Hosts Entrepreneur Roundtable
This Wednesday, students at Crockett High School will have special access to area experts at the school’s entrepreneur roundtable. Representatives from Bazaarvoice and Austin Modern Homes will be among those answering questions about the traits, skills and experiences that are important to entrepreneurship.