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Ann Richards School Wins $1,000 for Spoilage Tracker Idea
Students from throughout Austin ISD met at Crockett High School today to “Think It Up”—creating big ideas that can be crowdfunded on donorschoose.org.The winning idea—Green SAFE—was from Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, which won $1,000. Green SAFE is a produce spoilage tracker, with the ultimate goal of reducing the amount of food that ends up in the trash.
Eastside Memorial wins 2016 Rather Prize at SXSWedu
Eastside Memorial High School is the 2016 winner of the Rather Prize, a statewide competition that recognizes the best idea for improving Texas education. "This idea was chosen as the best out of hundreds from across the state of Texas. Thousands of people voted for Dr.
Mock Trial Teaches Teens About Dating Violence
Recently, more than 330 students from five AISD schools participated in mock trials that opened a dialogue on an important subject affecting youth: teen dating violence.Teen dating violence is physical, sexual, or psychological/emotional violence within a dating relationship, and can also include stalking. According to a 2011 survey by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.4 percent of…
AISD Selects Site for Districtwide Performing Arts Center
The Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District tonight voted to move forward with the purchase of a site for the district-wide Performing Arts Center (PAC). The approved site is located in the Mueller development along Mueller Boulevard between 51st Street and Barbara Jordan Boulevard.
Graduation: AISD's Video Tribute to Class of 2013
Dear Team AISD,It feels as if we were just singing Call Me Maybe at the district's All-Staff Convocation and kicking off the 2012-13 school year with the first day of school. And now, as the school year has drawn to a close, I’m happy to share with you that all of your hard work to serve our 86,000 students has not only made a difference—it has made 2012-13 a banner year for Austin…
Reagan and Travis High Schools to Host Financial Aid Workshop This Saturday
This Saturday, March 23, representatives from the Austin Chamber will be at Reagan and Travis high schools to help seniors and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no income cutoff to apply for federal student aid, and all families of high school seniors are encouraged to apply. As of March 1, only 29 percent of Central Texas high school seniors…
Austin ISD Trustees Appoint Chief Officer for Teaching and Learning
Austin ISD Trustees appoints Edmund Oropez as chief officer for teaching and learning for the district.The newly created Chief Officer of Teaching and Learning consolidated previously existing responsibilities and positions in an effort to enhance fiscal and operational effectiveness.
Travis High School Becomes 'No Place for Hate'
Travis High School is now an official No Place for Hate® school, earning the designation after completing at least three anti-bias activities and committing to a Resolution of Respect.
AISD Wants All Students Fed: Before, During and After School
Since its launch in 2009, the Afterschool Meal Program at AISD has expanded to serve about 3,500 students. In addition, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Austin and Capital Area Food Bank serve more than 500 additional students through their programs at AISD campuses.Sanchez, Walnut Creek and Wooten elementary schools started after-school meal programs earlier this year, and the district will add after…
Join an AISD Information Session: Potential New South Magnet Program
The planning committee for a potential new south Austin magnet program is looking for input and guidance during community information sessions in April.The public will have multiple opportunities to share perspectives with the committee, tasked with establishing magnet program visions and curriculum/instruction needs for a potential new south magnet program.