Announcements
Austin ISD implements strategies to improve student achievement (En español)
Results of the 2024 STAAR are now available and show Austin ISD, along with other Texas school districts, still struggling to get scores back on track post-pandemic. Why it matters: While test scores aren’t the only measure of academic knowledge, the…
Board adopts $954 million annual budget (En español)
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2024–25 budget, totaling $954 million in operating expenses, at its June 20 Regular Voting Meeting. The details: Austin taxpayers generated $1.69 billion in revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.…
Austin ISD celebrates Juneteenth (en español)
Juneteenth celebrations are in full-swing in Austin as the community celebrates the holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Board of Trustees one step closer to approving budget, scorecard (En español)
The Board of Trustees is meeting weekly this month as they refine two major items that will determine how Austin ISD operates for years to come. Why it matters: With the ongoing financial strain due to outdated state funding and recapture, it’s critical for…
Inaugural Austin ISD Summer Internship Program kicks off
Dozens of students began their first day of the inaugural Austin ISD Summer Internship program, in partnership with the Austin Ed Fund and the Austin Chamber. The new program is in collaboration with the Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program…
Austin ISD Summer Registration Clinics
YOU are invited to Enroll in-person with Austin ISD this summer at AISD Central Office and campuses throughout the summer. These events are your opportunity to receive one-on-one support with the new registration process and learn more about school choice…
2024 STAAR scores available via Parent Portal (en español)
This past spring, Austin ISD students participated in the STAAR tests, which serve as an important tool to gauge their learning progress. These assessments help our schools and teachers identify areas where students may need additional support. By analyzing…
How Austin ISD is feeding the community over the summer (En español)
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow, and thrive—even when school is out. Austin ISD is providing free breakfast and lunch for students at many schools throughout the summer through a federally funded Texas Department of Agriculture meal…
Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 (En español)
District Leadership and Education Austin have agreed on a Draft Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 that would include market adjustments and a 25 cent per hour increase for classified employees. This reflects an investment of approximately $17.8M.
Austin ISD Groundbreaking and Construction Kick-off Celebrations (En español)
Austin ISD recently hosted three groundbreaking ceremonies for schools undergoing full modernizations, marking the commencement of the first modernization projects since voters approved the 2022 Bond.
Mental Health Awareness Month (En español)
Austin ISD teachers are putting their mental health first by integrating mindfulness, social-emotional learning and yoga into the classroom. The initiative is through a district pilot program with Breathe for Change.
Senior discovers passion for firefighting (En español)
Ava Martinez is graduating this month with her sights set on becoming a firefighter. A senior at Austin High School, Martinez enrolled in the Fire Academy Program at LBJ Early College High School during her sophomore year, which stoked her curiosity…