Announcements
Sam Guzman: School district not surrendering education to charter schools
In its Nov. 5 editorial, "East Austin community deserves voice," the American-Statesman claimed that "Superintendent Meria Carstarphen wants to cede the job of educating East Austin students to an outside charter operator." As a long-standing member of the…
Parenting with Love and Logic Workshops
The Austin Independent School District’s Parent Support Office will be offering free one-night workshops focused on “Parenting with Love and Logic" to provide parents with simple and practical techniques to effectively handle challenging child behaviors. The…
Chamber Awards District with Multiple Honors
AISD was recognized today for districtwide excellence at the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 6th annual State of Education Luncheon.
Free Family Symposium
Austin ISD is pleased to partner with Family Life International Fellowship in hosting a Family Symposium on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6510 Berkman Drive. We invite you to bring the entire family to this free symposium to…
H-E-B Excellence in Education Healthy Campus Grant - Due November 11th
The H-E-B Excellence in Education Healthy Campus grant is designed to assist school campuses with resources and funding to increase health and nutrition education for their students. Grant monies are awarded to develop, implement and improve activities and…
Thirteen AISD High Schools Receive $41,284 for AP/IB Awards
The Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Incentive Program recognizes and rewards students, teachers, and schools that demonstrate success in achieving the state’s educational goals.
AISD Expands Literacy Campaign and Tutoring Support
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) has undertaken a campaign to address literacy at every level of instruction. The goal is to have all students reading on grade level by grade 2. Among the current initiatives to reach this goal are a Response to…
Carmyn Neely: Success as a Single-Sex School
Moving from elementary school to middle school, or from middle school to high school, was once a simple process. A counselor, principal, or teacher informed the student which school she would attend when summer ended. And the parents got their daughter (or…
3M Foundation Donates 248 Shoot n’ Share Camcorder Projectors to Support Technology in the Classroom
The 3M Foundation has donated 248 Shoot n’ Share Camcorder Projectors to the Austin Independent School District (AISD).This product will be distributed amongst all schools as well as to district departments to support the Technology Department’s vision that…
Lanier Celebrates 50 Years of Greatness - November 12
The Viking gold is shining brighter this year as Lanier High School celebrates its 50th Golden Anniversary (1961-2011). You won’t want to miss all of the fun activities planned for alumni, their families and community members on Saturday, November 12!The…
Sexting, Teens and the Law - a Special Workshop for Families
“Sexting” is the electronic sharing of sexually explicit pictures, videos or text messages primarily between two cell phones. On September 1, 2011, Texas law regarding sexting changed.Sexting, Teens and the Law is a free workshop for parents covering recent…
AISD Earns Highest Award for Financial Transparency
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has awarded the Austin Independent School District the 2011 GOLD Leadership Circle Award for budget transparency for the second year in a row. The Gold Leadership Circle Award is presented to cities, counties and…