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Travis High Culinary Students Host Peace through Pie Celebration
Austin, Texas—This week, students in Travis High School's culinary arts program will host a Peace through Pie celebration to build relationships in the community and encourage unity amid diversity in the Austin Independent School District.
Austin ISD Pride Week - Connect and Celebrate
Austin ISD Pride Week Events Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. This year's weeklong celebration is April 19–24, which aligns with GLSEN’s student-led National Day of Silence on Friday, April 23.
Leadership Pathways, LP+1, and PDUs
Leadership Pathways, Leadership Pathways Plus 1, and PDUs PPfT Leadership Pathways PPfT Leadership Pathways are optional professional learning opportunities within the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) Human Capital System. These rigorous, two-year programs support teachers’ professional growth, development, and leadership in one of several district priority areas, and grant an…
Navarro ECHS barbecue fundraiser sharpens skills in quest for national championship
By Paul Stinson Navarro Early College High School’s barbecue team is heading to Nationals this month after wowing state judges and seeing the meats from their fundraising cook fly off the virtual shelves long before the grill gets going. “Everything is 100 percent pre-sold,” said agriculture department head Tracey Cortez, who leads the barbecue program, now in its fifth-year of competition. “It…
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.
Austin ISD Announces 2020 Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers during their virtual faculty meeting today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2020 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD educators.
Thank a Librarian for National Libraries Week
This week, Austin ISD would like to recognize National Library Week, which promotes the use of libraries, and acknowledge librarians for their service to local communities. National Library Week began in 1958 and was created by the American Library Association to help support libraries in the United States. Both school, public and academic libraries all participate in the week-long celebration.…
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Definitions & Resources If you feel that you or a friend are being harassed or bullied, tell someone! Campus administrators are required to investigate allegations of bullying immediately. Please see your counselor, assistant principal, teacher, school resource officer or other trusted adult for assistance. LGBTQ+ is an initialism that means: L/Lesbian G/Gay B/Bisexual T/…
AISD to Provide Free Meals for all Students through the 2020-21 School Year / El AISD proporcionará comidas gratuitas para todos los estudiantes durante todo el ciclo escolar 2020-21
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through the 2020-21 school year. Through the federally-funded program, all Austin ISD students will receive free school meals through June 3, the last day of school.