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Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble performs original theatre on teen relationships for youth audiences. Local middle and high school age youth develop scenes, scripts, props, and scenery for a new production each year. Audience talkbacks and teacher’s guides provide opportunity for dialogue after the show. For more information, contact Meg Greene, at mgreene@safeaustin.org or 512-356-1591.
Student Teaching Program Application and Hire Rates: 2019-2020
This report summarizes the application rate for the 2019-2020 student teacher cohort between January 2020 and August 2020, as well as hire rates for student teachers who applied. Overall, 49% of the student teacher cohort applied for a teacher position during that time frame, and 44% who applied…A Message from the Superintendent: Save Texas Schools Rally
Dear AISD Teachers, Principals and Staff, I want to make you aware of an opportunity for the Austin community to support our public schools. Save Texas Schools will be holding a statewide rally at the Capitol from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 18, to support fair and equitable funding for public schools, continued reform to our testing system and community-based supports for struggling schools.
Afterschool Centers on Education Austin Independent School District Cycle 10 Final Report 2019-2020
The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) is the program administered through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grants. The ACE Austin Cycle 10 program provides intentional afterschool program experiences that are high quality,…Afterschool Centers on Education Austin Independent School District Cycle 9 Final Report 2019-2020
The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) is the program administered through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grants. The ACE Austin Cycle 9 program provides intentional afterschool program experiences that are high quality,…Help AISD, Education Austin get 40,000 New Books to Austin Students, Sign up by Dec. 20
Education Austin hears all of the time about the struggle for teachers to inspire students who are Title I to become great readers without access to high-quality books.Inspiring a love for reading and learning is a critical part to helping our children succeed in the classroom and beyond. With your help, we can bring 40,000 brand new books to the children of our district this spring.
Austin ISD High School Teachers Help Improve Readiness for Texas Students
The University of Texas at Austin recently recognized four Austin ISD high schools for their participation in the College Readiness Assignments Field Test (CRAFT) program during the 2012-2013 school year.
Help AISD, Education Austin get 40,000 New Books to Austin Students, Sign up by Dec. 20
Education Austin hears all of the time about the struggle for teachers to inspire students who are Title-I to become great readers without access to high-quality books.Inspiring a love for reading and learning is a critical part to helping our children succeed in the classroom and beyond. With your help, we can bring 40,000 brand new books to the children of our district this spring.
Stand with Your Community: Volunteers Needed to Assist with Flooding Relief
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is seeking volunteers to help provide relief to families affected by this week's flooding. Review the needs below to learn more about how you can help.
Social and Emotional Learning: Best Practices and Barriers to Successful Implementation
This report discusses best practices and barriers to successful implementation of social and emotional learning (SEL) at six case study schools in AISD. Researchers from the AISD Department of Research and Evaluation conducted focus groups and interviews with students and staff at two elementary…