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IDEA Allan On-Track to Open in August
Austin, TX—IDEA Allan, Austin ISD's new, in-district charter school, is on-track to meet its enrollment goals after completing its first phase of enrollment, which ends today. In addition, enrollment at two of the district's area elementary schools, Govalle and Ortega, will increase for the 2012-13 school year.
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Are you ready to do the best work of your career in the heart of Austin? We're excited to have you join us for the 2026 Austin ISD Teacher Career Fair! You will have the opportunity to meet campus Principals, make connections, and learn what it means when you call Austin ISD your home. When: Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Anderson High School • 8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
AISD Board of Trustees Approves New Principal Appointments
Correction: Corrine Saenz taught in Sheldon ISD at Sheldon Elementary, Sheldon Intermediate and C.E. King Middle schools and was a counselor in Grand Prarie ISD, Saenz did not teach in GPISDOn Monday, June 20, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved the appointments of six new AISD principals. Anderson High SchoolSammi Harrison was appointed as the leader of Anderson High School.
EDF Climate Corps Fellow Uncovers Energy-saving Opportunities for Local Schools
Austin ISD hosted 2015 EDF Climate Corps Fellow Maxwell Sykes this summer to help the district better manage its energy use and costs. Sykes presented his findings at a community showcase on September 17 where he outlined a plan for achieving estimated annual energy cost savings of $1.7 million to $5.2 million per year.
First Central Texas College Signing Day Celebrates Academic Excellence
Distributed on behalf of E3 Alliance, AISD Proud partners.Inspired by the NCAA’s National Signing Day, Central Texas is holding its first College Signing Day to showcase that excellence in the classroom is as important as achievement in athletics. More than 400 graduating high-school seniors will come together to “pledge” to pursue their higher education goals through attending a college or…
Austin ISD Celebrates Grand Opening of McCallum Arts Center
Austin, TX— The nationally recognized McCallum Fine Arts Academy has a new home at the magnificent McCallum Arts Center (MAC), located at McCallum High School. The Austin Independent School District (AISD) and the Friends of the McCallum Fine Arts Academy celebrated the grand opening on Friday, September 30 with an open house and performances by McCallum dance students, choir, band, …
67 AISD Schools Earn 187 Distinction Designations
Austin ISD's Board recognized 67 Austin ISD schools for earning one or more distinction designations in 2016 for a total of 187 distinctions by the Texas Education Agency. Seven secondary schools earned five or more distinctions and eight elementary schools earned at least five of the six available. "I am proud of the hard work our students, staff and families put into achieving such…
Board Briefs: Special Meeting and Board Dialogue (Jan. 7)
Final Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations: Garcia and Pearce Middle Schools Program Design, District 1The superintendent sought board guidance on the level of support among trustees for a proposed Garcia and Pearce middle schools program design. The superintendent reported that a planning team, which began work during September 2012, has reviewed research, engaged the community, vetted…
T.A. Brown Elementary School is a Recipient of the 2011 Target School Library Makeover Program
Today, Target Corp.® announced that T.A. Brown Elementary School is one of the 42.schools that will receive a new library as part of the 2011 Target School Library Makeover program. Education experts and advocates such as Alma Powell of the America's Promise Alliance, and Sir Ken Robinson, along with elected officials including Texas Congressman Gene Green, celebrated this announcement at the…
Legislative, State Action Could Impact STAAR Testing
Texas schools will not find out their 2013 state ratings until August, but already a major legislative bill under consideration and the anticipated release of new rules that dictate how the state will calculate and evaluate the test results could have a major impact on the accountability system for Texas schools.