Announcements
Sadler Means YWLA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with KVUE Meteorologist
KVUE meteorologist Mariel Ruiz said she is passionate about helping young women pursue careers in science, and that’s what led her to talking with students at Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy on September 24, as part of their Hispanic Heritage…
Austin ISD seeing results from work on cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning
While Austin ISD is being recognized across the nation for its work in social-emotional learning and cultural proficiency, the real effect is in the classroom. “What we’ve noticed in the classrooms is that kids have a better sense of identity, but more…
Celebrate your principal on National Principals Month (En español)
Send an e-card to your school principal to show them how much you appreciate them on this National Principals Month.
AISD.TV Nominated for Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the Second Time in Three Years
AISD.TV is nominated for a Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the second time in three years. AISD.TV snagged their nomination for their video Source to School: Inside AISD Food Services, a behind-the-scenes look at Austin ISD's award-winning food service…
Reading Academies begin as Austin ISD focuses on improving reading
Storytime isn’t a relaxing event in Priscilla Ayala-O’Neal’s bilingual kindergarten class at Odom Elementary School. We caught up with Ms. Ayala-O’Neal when she was reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or in their case, Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres…
District provides equity assessment update
Austin ISD could move forward with a Request for Proposal for an equity assessment as early as Oct. 28, according to an update provided at last week’s meeting.
Worker shortage resulting in menu changes
Your child’s lunch may be different than what was on the menu because nationwide worker shortages are impacting our kitchens and suppliers. The big picture: If your child gets a meal that’s different from what’s listed on the menu, it’s partly because we’re…
Wi-Fi Buses Recognized With State-Level Award
Austin ISD has received an award for providing Wi-Fi buses to the community during the early days of the pandemic. The Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management award recognizes school districts who try to mitigate risks to student or staff…
Crockett ECHS Principal Receives Prestigious “Champions for School Climate” Award
When you visit Crockett Early College High School, you walk into an atmosphere that is committed to equity, supportive relationships, quality teaching and learning, and a sense of belonging. These qualities were stewarded by Principal Kori Crawford which led…
Superintendent to principals: academics is the key focus
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde had a message for principals at Austin ISD Tuesday: this year’s primary focus is on academics. “The main thing has to stay the main thing,” she said. “Our kids must be academically prepared.” Elizalde spoke to principals at…
Austin ISD teachers and students concerned about impacts of restricting social studies curriculum
For some teachers, there’s been an extra challenge as they prepare lessons for the year – making sure they don’t violate new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
Get Tested
A new report shows that the more we get tested for COVID-19, the more we keep it out of classrooms. “Face masks and proactive testing are projected to substantially mitigate spread,” says the report from the UT Austin Modeling Consortium. Why it…