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Austin ISD hosts Early College High School Open House Day at six campuses
Austin ISD students and parents will have the opportunity to learn about program offerings and receive up-to-date information about the district’s six Early College High Schools (ECHS) at Early College High School Open House Day. The ECHS program offers students the opportunity to graduate simultaneously with a high school diploma and an associate degree—with no cost for tuition, transportation…
Superintendent Delivers Annual State of the District Address
Joined by community and elected leaders, students and staff at the Inspire the Future luncheon, Superintendent Paul Cruz today delivered his annual State of the District address.The annual event brings together key district supporters at the AISD Performing Arts Center, and raises money for the nonprofit Austin Ed Fund."The state of the district is strong, and I am proud to serve as…
Learn about IDEA in-district charter, north central overcrowding and approved proposals for 2012-13
In December, the AISD Board of Trustees approved six Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding dual language immersion programs, addressing overcrowding in north central elementary schools and creating, an in-district charter to strengthen graduation pathways and
Lively Middle School
Lively Middle School is located on historic South Congress Avenue down the street from the Texas Capitol. Lively was founded in 1886 and has been in its current location since 1911. Our mission, "To provide educational opportunities that inspire global thinking and social responsibility," is met…
Board Discusses Preliminary Facility Master Plan Scenarios
As a part of the Austin Independent School District’s on-going Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process, the Superintendent on Monday discussed several preliminary scenarios to the Board of Trustees, based on their previous requests, as well as feedback from parents and community members through numerous community meetings. The scenarios she discussed with potential implementation in the 2012-13…
Oak Hill Presents School’s First Ballet Folklorico
Oak Hill Elementary School students will perform the school’s first-ever Ballet Folklorico for the student body as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5.The event will feature 20 students—boys and girls from various grades—performing traditional Mexican folk dances to music. Reflecting the culture of Mexico, girls will wear colorful lace skirts and blouses. Boys will wear…
Former refugee shares love of learning with her students (En Español)
As Austin ISD celebrates Arab American Heritage Month, we profile Walnut Creek Elementary School ESL teacher and former refugee, Zaineb “Zizi” Ellison. Seeing her second-grade students learn English motivates Zizi Ellison, a second grade ESL teacher at Walnut Creek Elementary School, every day.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Academic Performance Summary Report, STAAR and EOC, 2017-2018
This report summarizes the bilingual and English as a second language participants’ academic performance during 2017–2018. Students' advanced placement course performance, STAAR and EOC performance, and graduation and dropout rates are summarized.Becker Elementary School Receives $25,000 Grant from Target
This fall, Target announced Becker Elementary as one of 100 schools across the country that will receive a $25,000 grant through the company’s “Give with Target” initiative.
Maplewood Elementary School
Maplewood Elementary serves as a model for dual-language learning. With more than 400 students, the Maplewood's mission is to instill with positive attitudes, academic foundations, and a lifelong love of learning. School events and traditions include Peacefest, Garden Days, Friday Enrichment, STEM…