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AISD Awarded $349,000 Grant to Help Strengthen Arts-Based Instruction in Title I Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—On Friday, Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of Education awarded Austin ISD the 2014 Professional Development for Arts Educators grant for specialized training of music teachers and enhanced fine arts coaching for general classroom teachers in Title I Pre K-12 schools.
U.S. News and World Report Ranks Four AISD High Schools Among Best in the United States
AUSTIN, TX—Four Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2013 U.S. News and World Report. The district’s Liberal Arts Science Academy and Anderson, Bowie and McCallum High Schools earned a spot on the publication’s list of “Best High Schools.”
Reminder: Long Center and AISD Expand Access to the Arts With $5 Tickets for High School Students
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Austin ISD and the Long Center are launching eyeGO to the Arts, a new program that will increase access to the arts for young people by offering $5 tickets—for seats in all price levels—to high school students for all “Long Center Presents” productions.
Long Center and AISD Expand Access to the Arts with $5 Tickets for High School Students
AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, Austin ISD and the Long Center are launching eyeGO to the Arts, a new program that will increase access to the arts for young people by offering $5 tickets—for seats in all price levels—to high school students for all “Long Center Presents” productions.
Austin ISD CFO to Testify on Recapture at House of Representatives Hearing
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley will testify on recapture at the Texas House of Representatives committees on appropriations and public education this week.What: Conley will testify before the House on recapture and its effects on AISD and Austin taxpayers.When: Public hearing begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 28. An exact time for her testimony is unknown.Where: Texas Capitol Building,…
AISD Students Exceed Statewide STAAR Passing Rates in all Third through Fifth Grade Subject Areas
Austin, TX—Today, the Texas Education Agency announced the statewide passing rates for the 2012 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for third through eighth grade topped 70 percent for most tests. Students in the Austin Independent School District exceeded the statewide passing rates in all subject areas for third through fifth grade.
Vaccine Distribution Joint Statement/Declaración conjunta sobre la distribución de la vacuna
Dear Dr. Escott, We are a group of public education leaders who serve more than 275,000 students across hundreds campuses in the Austin region. On behalf of our students and educators, we thank you for your leadership in responding to the challenges our community faces during the COVID19 pandemic.
AISD Earns High Marks on Nation’s Report Card
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the nation’s report card, reported AISD students ranked second in fourth grade math and third in eighth grade math in the percentage of students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels. In reading, the students ranked third in both fourth and eighth grade. AISD’s English-language learners outperformed their peers in both the…
AISD Board Seeks Applicants for District 7 Trustee
Austin ISD Board of Trustees is accepting application to fill the vacant District 7 seat.The passing of Trustee Robert Schneider in July created an open seat on the board. Trustees were facing an Aug. 11 deadline to notify Travis County if they planned to hold a special election.The board voted Aug. 25 on the process for appointing a new District 7 trustee.
Zero Waste
Zero waste is more than just recycling—it's a mindset and approach aimed at minimizing waste, conserving resources, and protecting both the environment and human health. It prioritizes reducing waste at the source, reusing items whenever possible, and finally recycling or composting what remains. At its core, the zero waste philosophy recognizes that one person’s trash is another person’s…