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36 AISD Elementary Teachers Receive K-3 Target Classroom Grants
For the first time ever, 36 K-3 teachers in 23 elementary schools of the Austin Independent School District have been awarded Target Literacy Classroom Grants, ranging from $500 to $3,500 per classroom. Target grants support classroom projects to accelerate the development of K-3 literacy skills. Funds can be used to purchase books, software, materials for professional development, and other…
AISD Urban Forest
Austin ISD recognizes the importance of the urban forest as an asset that provides public health, environmental and social benefits to students and the public. With thousands of acres of land, AISD has a rich and varied tree canopy that includes some of Austin’s most notable heritage trees. The AISD Urban Forest initiative ensures that our trees stay healthy and safe, and that they are able to…
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 3, June 18 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 3, 18 de junio
Need to Know: COVID-19 models and procedures Even in the middle of a pandemic, AISD is committed to keeping the focus on student outcomes and achievement. In order for us to keep the focus on high student performance, we need to be prepared for a variety of possibilities. There will likely be a point in time when any one of our 127 schools may need to switch its instructional delivery model…
‘Reinvention Roadmap’ Approved for Programs, Repurposing and Consolidations
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the Reinvention Roadmap (ZIP), which will guide the district’s work in repurposing, consolidation and better facility planning to bring all students into 21st-century learning spaces.
Board Briefs: Special Meeting and Board Dialogue (April 1)
Consent AgendaThe AISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve, as originally drafted, a resolution regarding the use of bond proceeds, providing for the appointment of an oversight committee, and addressing matters relating to future facility master planning.Trustees also unanimously approved an order approving polling locations, times and dates for election day and early voting and the…
Do's and Don'ts: Discussing the AISD Bond Election
In February, the Board of Trustees adopted an order calling for a bond election for May 11, 2013. Austin voters will be asked whether or not to authorize the school district to issue up to $892.2 million in bonds.
KidsFest 2017
You are invited to participate in KidsFest 2017! This festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at John H. Reagan Early College High School.The event kicks off with the grand finale of the 14th annual St. John Unity Walk parade, which begins at 9 a.m. at Webb Middle School.There will be fun activities for all ages, resources and services for families, live…
Message from Chief of Business & Operations Nicole Conley Johnson: State of the State
We thank Governor Abbott, Speaker Bonnen and the legislature for building on the work of the school finance commission to address one of the most important and formidable issues facing Texas: how the state funds education. Texans consistently identify education and school finance as top priorities for communities and industries, as well as the future of our state.
Saturday: AISD and Community Partners Host Forum on Immigration
The Austin Independent School District invites families to attend a community forum on immigration where speakers will discuss immigration issues that affect the community.The forum takes place Saturday, June 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square. Resource tables will be available at the forum to provide information on various community programs and immigration services.
Blackshear Elementary School 'Minitropolis' Teaches Students to be Responsible Citizens
In the Blackshear Minitropolis, students are producers and consumers and interact with each other to support a mock economy.The Minitropolis program introduces students to different careers.Students perform jobs at the school, such as banking, human resources, sales and reporting.What: The Blackshear Minitropolis is a program providing students the social, academic and real-life experience…