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Austin Partners in Education Annual Report, 2019-2020
This report includes results for Austin Partners in Education (APIE) programs in 2019-2020 including math classroom coaching, GEAR UP tutoring, college readiness, and mentoring. It highlights continued academic programs serving students in middle and high school and describes APIE support provided…Rent the PAC
Starting July 1, 2024, all non-Fine Arts AISD events at the PAC will have to provide a supplemental code to the PAC Coordinator two weeks in advance to host an event. This code will be used to cover expenses for technicians, custodial overtime, and any necessary security. The Austin ISD Performing Arts Center is closed on Sundays.
Thank you, Team AISD
Dear Team AISD,Today, I was formally announced as the sole finalist for superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. The formal vote by the Atlanta school board is scheduled for April 14.Five years ago, I fell in love with Austin and our school district. And, for five years, it has been a privilege to serve AISD and to be a champion for public education and Austin’s children.Together, we have…
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Austin: 2019 Spring Staff Focus Group Results Summary
The purpose of the staff focus groups was to gather information about staff perspectives on the GEAR UP program, their experiences with the GEAR UP program, and their support for student college preparation. Most of the focus group participants across five GEAR UP campuses understood the GEAR UP…Bilingual and English as a Second Language Program and Demographic Summary, 2018-2019
This report summarizes AISD's bilingual and English as a second language programs implemented during 2018-2019. Programs are summarized, as well as student demographic characteristics and the number of students served.AISD Launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese Language Programs in 2016-17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools. "As we continue toward globalization, it is paramount that we prepare our students for college, career and life by equipping them with the skills needed to authentically interact with individuals from diverse cultures," said AISD World…
AISD Students Exceed Statewide STAAR Passing Rates in all Third through Fifth Grade Subject Areas
Austin, TX—Today, the Texas Education Agency announced the statewide passing rates for the 2012 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for third through eighth grade topped 70 percent for most tests. Students in the Austin Independent School District exceeded the statewide passing rates in all subject areas for third through fifth grade.
The Moody Foundation Approves $4.6 M for a School for Young Men in AISD
The Moody Foundation has approved $4.6 million over seven years for a School for Young Men in the Austin Independent School District. The project has multiple phases, including a Feasibility Study in the first year of grant implementation. Based upon the exceptional results of AISD's Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and longstanding community interest in developing a School for Young…
A Letter from Dr. Cruz: Safety Update/Carta del Dr. Cruz: Actualización Sobre la Seguridad
June 13, 2018 Dear Austin ISD Community, The safety of our students is our most important priority, especially as events throughout the state and nation continue to affect them. Moreover, we know that our students and staff need safe, positive learning environments so they can learn and excel. We want to share just a few of the steps that we have taken to keep our children safe on AISD…
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