Announcements
Austin ISD Sustainability Director receives ‘Best of Green Schools’ award (En español)
Austin ISD’s very own Darien Clary has been recognized with the School District Champion Award. Clary, who serves as the district’s sustainability director, since 2016 to bring sustainable practices to the district, including the introduction of composting at…
Austin ISD Teacher of the Year Finalists Surprised with Celebration Visits (En español)
Every year, four exceptional educators are honored as finalists for the Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. This week, district leaders surprised each finalist, announcing their recognition in their classrooms with their students and colleagues. Why it…
We’re keeping an eye on measles (En español)
Austin ISD leaders have been tracking the measles outbreak in west Texas and taking measures to prevent any spread in our community. Why it matters: We learned from the pandemic how quickly infectious diseases can spread in a close-knit community and…
Sparks of Joy in Austin ISD: Highlighting Parent Support Specialist Frutoso Robledo (En español)
The Spanish word for door is PUERTA and it sounds, to me, very similar to the English word for PORTAL! Try saying it - puerta, portal, puerta, portal! And the door - la puerta - to Frutoso Robledo’s room IS like a portal into a new world. Frutoso Robledo is…
Big news: Austin ISD accepted into the Teacher Incentive Allotment program! (En español)
Our teachers will now have opportunities to benefit from this state program, which rewards top-performing teachers with higher salaries, helping attract and retain incredible talent. In Austin ISD, recognizing and compensating our teachers is a huge part of…
H-E-B surprises two Austin ISD teachers as finalist for 2025 Excellence in Education Awards (En español)
Educators from Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy and Lively Middle School will represent Austin ISD in the statewide H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards this spring, which honors outstanding school professionals. Why it matters:…
Congratulations to our 2025 Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise (En español)
(Española abajo) We're excited to announce the 2025 Campus Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise! Each year, our campus staff get together to vote for one of their teammates as their Campus Teacher of the Year. Campus Teachers of the Year…
FAQs on Prop A compensation plan (En español)
Austin ISD staff who received communication from Talent Strategy that their pay rate will be adjusted due to Austin voters’ support of Prop A will begin to see their new rate on the Friday, December 13 paycheck. Check out our Prop A FAQs for a…
Salute nominations open for Austin ISD staff (Es español)
Nominations are now open for Austin ISD’s annual Salute Awards! This event honors outstanding staff members who demonstrate unwavering dedication to student success and achievement across our district. Do you know someone who fits the bill? We invite all…
The JOY of Teaching: Special Education Teacher Ali DeVeny (En español)
Her story in 4 answers. What sparked your love for Special Education? When I was a kid in the 1980’s Special Education was a place, not a service. In my case, it was a place near the boiler room. I have a learning disability, and I am deaf in one ear. So,…
Staff input needed to support transition to new Special Education data management system (En español)
Austin ISD has made the difficult decision to move to a new special education data management system to replace Ed Plan for the 2025–26 school year. Why it matters: Reliable, accessible data is essential for us to meet the needs of students receiving…
Sparks of Joy in Austin ISD: Highlighting Tiona Bell at Blackshear Elementary (En español)
We’re celebrating Principal Appreciation Week at Austin ISD and in this installment of “Sparks of Joy” we introduce you to Tiona Bell, principal of Blackshear Elementary School. As the leader of the Blackshear Yellowjackets, Bell brings joy and wisdom to her…