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Media Advisory: Barbara Jordan Early College Prep School Honors Namesake’s Legacy
AUSTIN, Texas—Barbara Jordan Early College Prep scholars and the public are invited to hear African American women leaders, who are continuing the legacy of Barbara Jordan, share their experiences at the Barbara Jordan’s Annual Day of Remembrance.
Austin ISD, City of Austin, Capital Metro seeking public input on community issues
Conversation Corps, a partnership between the City of Austin, Capital Metro and Austin ISD has announced conversation topics for the next six months. Beginning the second Monday of each month, groups meet throughout Austin to talk about specific issues that affect the community. In small group settings, facilitators lead each group through a structured dialogue, which gives participants…
AISD Accepting Two-way Dual-Language Applications Now Through Feb. 21
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is now accepting applications for its two-way dual-language programming now through Feb. 21 at Becker, Blanton, Casey, Galindo, Perez, Ridgetop, Sunset Valley, Travis Heights and Wooten elementary schools as well as for the campus-based program at Brentwood Elementary School*. Two-way dual language supports “two language” groups of students to become bilingual, bicultural…
Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Honored at Football Game
More than 40 alumni from the original Anderson High School attended the Trojans' football game Oct. 22 against Lehman High School at Nelson Field.The football players from the original Anderson High School joined current players on the field for the coin toss before the game.This group of former Yellow Jackets included members of the state championship teams from 1942, ’…
Performing Arts Center Takes Center Stage in Saving Energy
The Austin ISD Performing Arts Center has received a gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and an Austin Energy Green Building 5-star rating.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,300 classroom teachers—and how they make a difference in the lives of Austin’s children.
Friday Morning: AISD Operates on Two-hour Delay
Due to weather and road conditions, AISD will delay the start time for classes, buses and offices by two hours this morning, Friday, Dec. 6. AISD asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes and to expect road closures and traffic delays. The district also reminds Austin drivers to stop for AISD school buses whose lights flashing.AISD will excuse tardies due to weather and traffic…
Board Trustee Sam Guzman, New President- Elect Of The Mexican American School Board Association
February 2, 2012 Austin, TX—The Mexican American School Board Association (MASBA) has elected Austin Independent School District Trustee Sam Guzman to serve as its 2013 president. MASBA elected Guzman in January at its annual conference in San Antonio.
McCallum Arts Center Grand Opening Friday, September 30
Save the Date!Elevate: McCallum Arts Center Grand OpeningFriday, September 30, 2011, 6:30pm-8:30pm5600 Sunshine Drive, Austin TX 78756Honorary Event Chair: Sara Hickman, State Musician of Texas
Brentwood Elementary School Earns Shirley Igo Award
AUSTIN, Texas—The Brentwood Elementary School Library, PTA and the Friends of the Brentwood Library received the 2014 Shirley Igo PTA/School Library Collaboration Award from The Texas Library Association and the Texas Association of School Libraries.