Announcements
Texas Tribune Analysis: Schools Changing, and Not How You Might Think
Republished with permission from the Texas Tribune. Original article.by Ross Ramsey, The Texas TribuneJuly 15, 2015Whatever you might say about the state of public education in Texas today, this is not the same school system Texas was operating in the mid-…
Crockett High School Thespians Take Top National Honors
More than 1,200 high school players recently took to the stages at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to vie for the title of top thespians. Competing in six categories, Crockett High School Thespian Troupe No. 1924 placed first in High School Group…
Anderson High School Excels in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Following the graduation of 450 seniors, Anderson High School announced that students who had earned International Baccalaureate diplomas outpaced the global average passing rate by 17 percentage points.
Austin ISD TV Wins Awards for Education Access, News Coverage
AISD TV, Austin ISD's public access television channel, was recently honored at the Hometown Media Awards for creativity and excellence in programming.The HMAs promote and honor programs that creatively address community needs. HMA winners challenge…
Department of Education Awards $2.5 Million Grant for Family Support Services
Beginning this fall, new services will be available to students and families at Lanier High School, Burnet Middle School and Cook and Wooldrige elementaries.The support is made possible by a $2.5 million Department of Education grant awarded to Austin Voices…
Unique + Unified: AISD's Brand Identity and Style Guide
84,791 students. 129 campuses. One community.We are unique—yet unified.Diversity is our strength, but every AISD communication shares a common goal: to be effective as a trusted source of timely and relevant information for our communities.As Austin…
Austin Interfaith, AISD Launch New Leadership Development Program for Crockett, Lanier and Travis high schools
Three Austin high schools will get the opportunity to participate in a new program to keep students in school, develop leadership skills and prepare them for jobs.Austin Interfaith made the announcement today at AISD headquarters with Sen. Kirk Watson and…
Austin ISD Again Named Nation's Largest No Place for Hate District
For the second consecutive year, the Anti-Defamation League has named Austin ISD the largest No Place For Hate district in the nation, with all schools participating.ADL’s No Place for Hate initiative was developed to organize schools to work…
AISD Summer Efficiency Schedule June 22–Aug. 14
Beginning June 22 and ending Aug. 14, Austin ISD will operate on a summer efficiency schedule.The program is design to reduce energy costs, and in 2014, saved the district about $716,000.All schools and offices adopt a four-day week during this time. Business…
Austin ISD Celebrates Juneteenth Emancipation Parade
Austin ISD invites the community to join faculty, staff, students and their families as we march in the 150th annual Juneteenth Emancipation Parade on June 20. Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery…
Escuela de verano gratis para aprendices del idioma inglés de prekínder y kínder
Free Summer School for Pre-K, Kindergarten English Language LearnersAustin ISD offers free summer school to Pre-K and kindergarten students who are English-language learners. A student's permanent home address will determine which school a child should…