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AISD High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation...Again
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.
AISD Students Outpace Peers Locally, Nationally and Internationally in AP Exam Passing Rates
According to the College Board, of the AISD students who took an Advanced Placement exam in 2016–17, 60.5 percent received a qualifying score of 3 or better, a 1.5 percent increase year-over-year. This success rate exceeds the performance of students in Texas at 46.4 percent, students in the U.S. at 57.5 percent and students internationally at 58 percent.
Reminder: Wear AISD Badges or Visitors’ Passes
When visiting AISD schools or administrative offices, please remember that the district requires employee badges or visitors’ passes be worn and visible at all times.Visitors to schools must check in at the front office. Visitors to the Carruth Administration Center, 1111 W. Sixth St., who do not have an AISD badge must check in at the Customer Service Desk on the second floor of Building A.All…
Austin All-Star Marching Band College Tour Returns to Austin
The Austin All-Star Marching Band Caravan and University and College Tour is ending its nine-day tour of Southwest U.S. colleges and universities. The nearly 200 Central Texas Band and Fine Arts students toured universities and colleges in Texas, New Mexico, California, Nevada and Arizona, as well as visited cultural and educational sites, and held performances. Students are expected to arrive…
Board Briefs: Regular Meeting (Feb. 25)
Recognition of 2012-13 Texas Music Education Association All-State QualifiersThe Board recognized 20 students from AISD high schools who qualified to participate in the Texas Music Education Association Conference in San Antonio.Presentation of Preliminary FY2014 Budget
April 14 Update on Superintendent from AISD Board President
On April 14, Vincent Torres, president of the AISD Board of Trustees, provided the following update to AISD employees, families and the community:Dear AISD Community: Earlier today, Dr. Meria Carstarphen informed me that she had formally accepted the position of superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools. On behalf of the entire board, I want to congratulate Dr. Cartstarphen and thank her for…
Congressman Smith, IBM Scientists Lead Puff-powered Race at Oak Hill
During a visit to Oak Hill Elementary School, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, house science chair, and IBM scientists challenged the young Eagles to engineer a car using paper, straws, life savers—and wind power generated by the students' own breath.
Crockett High School Chosen as one of 10 National Models by MarylandCan
A nonprofit organization in Baltimore, MarylandCan, chose 10 high schools in the U.S. for Baltimore schools to model themselves after. Austin ISD’s Crockett High School was among them.“Across the country, there are non-entrance-criteria public high schools proving that poverty doesn’t have to dictate outcomes. There’s so much we can learn from these success stories,” stated the Baltimore…
Eagle Talk Show Takes on Bullying during Bullying Prevention Month
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, AISD’s Eagle Talk Show presented “Take a Stand, Lend a Hand,” an episode dedicated to preventing bullying.The show, hosted by Parent Support Specialist Mycah Lee Arellano, is a bilingual program focused on academic development of both parents and scholars. The show introduces audiences to guests who have manifested their dreams and have knowledge…
AISD Teacher Appointed to City of Austin’s Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin City Councilman Bill Spelman appointed AISD’s Summit Elementary School’s Thuy Nguyen to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission on February 27.“I love helping the underprivileged,” Nguyen said. “It is an honor and a blessing to be in a position which allows me to assist the Asian American population in improving their lives and having their voices heard.”