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Monday, Jun 24

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Austin ISD implements strategies to improve student achievement (En español)

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Results of the 2024 STAAR are now available and show Austin ISD, along with other Texas school districts, still struggling to get scores back on track post-pandemic.

Friday, Jun 21

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Board adopts $954 million annual budget (En español)

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The Board of Trustees adopted the 2024–25 budget, totaling $954 million in operating expenses, at its June 20 Regular Voting Meeting.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Austin ISD celebrates Juneteenth (en español)

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Juneteenth celebrations are in full-swing in Austin as the community celebrates the holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.

Friday, Jun 14

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Board of Trustees one step closer to approving budget, scorecard (En español)

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The Board of Trustees is meeting weekly this month as they refine two major items that will determine how Austin ISD operates for years to come.

Thursday, Jun 13

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Inaugural Austin ISD Summer Internship Program kicks off

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Dozens of students began their first day of the inaugural Austin ISD Summer Internship program, in partnership with the Austin Ed Fund and the Austin Chamber.

Tuesday, Jun 11

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Austin ISD Summer Registration Clinics

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YOU are invited to Enroll in-person with Austin ISD this summer at AISD Central Office and campuses throughout the summer. These events are your opportunity to receive one-on-one support with the new registration process and learn more…

Friday, Jun 7

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2024 STAAR scores available via Parent Portal (en español)

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This past spring, Austin ISD students participated in the STAAR tests, which serve as an important tool to gauge their learning progress. These assessments help our schools and teachers identify areas where students may need additional…

Thursday, May 23

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How Austin ISD is feeding the community over the summer (En español)

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Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow, and thrive—even when school is out.

Wednesday, May 22

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Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 (En español)

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District Leadership and Education Austin have agreed on a Draft Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 that would include market adjustments and a 25 cent per hour increase for classified employees. This reflects an investment of…

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Austin ISD Groundbreaking and Construction Kick-off Celebrations (En español)

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Austin ISD recently hosted three groundbreaking ceremonies for schools undergoing full modernizations, marking the commencement of the first modernization projects since voters approved the 2022 Bond.

Monday, May 20

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Mental Health Awareness Month (En español)

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Austin ISD teachers are putting their mental health first by integrating mindfulness, social-emotional learning and yoga into the classroom. The initiative is through a district pilot program with Breathe for Change.

Thursday, May 16

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Senior discovers passion for firefighting (En español)

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Ava Martinez is graduating this month with her sights set on becoming a firefighter. A senior at Austin High School, Martinez enrolled in the Fire Academy Program at LBJ Early College High School during her sophomore year, which stoked her…

Summer Device Plans for Austin ISD Families

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As the 2023-24 school year wraps up, campuses district-wide will collect student devices and chargers, except for those issued by Austin ISD's Special Education department.

Wednesday, May 15

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Celebrating the important role of the Speech Language Pathologist (En español)

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Austin ISD celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

Tuesday, May 14

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Salute honors staff across the district (En español)

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Congratulations to all the finalists and this year's winners at the annual Salute staff recognition ceremony!

Saturday, May 11

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Budget deficit widens (En español)

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The 2023-24 budget deficit has widened after new calculations from property values and average daily attendance came in lower than expected.

Thursday, May 9

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Ascension-Seton cybersecurity incident prompts swift action by Austin ISD Information Technology (En español)

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Austin ISD systems remain secure following an investigation tied to the May 8 Ascension-Seton cybersecurity incident.

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Austin ISD celebrates National Nurses Appreciation Week (En español)

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Austin ISD is recognizing and celebrating the incredible dedication and compassion of our school nurses. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping our students healthy, safe, and thriving every day.

Wednesday, May 8

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Austin High School CTE Teacher is finalist for a prestigious ACTE ‘Career Teacher of the Year award’ (En español)

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Austin High School Career and Technical Education Teacher, Nick Lebo, stands as a distinguished finalist for the prestigious Association for Career & Technical Education National Career Teacher of the Year award.

Friday, May 3

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Austin ISD seeks input in redesign of Metz outdoor space (En español)

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We’re reimagining the Metz Elementary School outdoor space after earning a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support outdoor learning.

Thursday, May 2

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‘Day of Service’ at LBJ Early College High School (En español)

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This year dozens of volunteers came together on ‘The Day of Service’ to transform the campus of LBJ Early College High School into a vibrant and attractive space for students. They painted, built, and beautified the landscaping, creating a…

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Austin ISD celebrates student, community achievement at Latino Academic Achievement Awards (En español)

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The Austin ISD community gathered last week at the 16th annual Latino Academic Achievement Awards to spotlight the remarkable achievements of some of the district’s most-accomplished students.

Wednesday, May 1

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UpClose participants take immersive tour of Austin ISD (En español)

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This year’s cohort of the Austin ISD leadership program, UpClose, jumped on an electric bus and set off to see how the district honors the past while putting some of the district’s most medically vulnerable students in modern spaces.

Monday, Apr 29

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Student safety and advocacy (En español)

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We are aware that students from some of our high schools are planning a peaceful walkout this afternoon. We want to assure you that we have protocols around these kinds of events and are prepared to keep all students safe.

Friday, Apr 26

Board, administration expands public comment access (En español)

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There will now be more time to sign up for public comment, allowing elementary-level teachers to call outside their duty hours.

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Board considers tax rate election to raise funds for teacher and staff raises (En español)

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A VATRE would ask the community to consider approving a tax rate that would allow Austin ISD to gain an estimated $44M in funding annually.

Wednesday, Apr 24

Celebrating Earth Week with ‘Food of the Future’ (En Español)

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Have you ever tried chocolate cinnamon cricket cake? Yes, crickets...

LBJ Theatre Makes History (En Español)

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By Christina Burbank; (El español está disponible abajo); Congratulations LBJ Theatre students for making history!

Friday, Apr 19

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McCallum High School student named JEA's 2024 national Journalist of the Year (En español)

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Alice Scott is Texas’ eighth winner of the national award, which consists of a $3,000 scholarship, according to the Journalism Education Association.

Wednesday, Apr 17

Despite significant systemic improvements, issues persist, according to special education audit (En español)

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As part of the TEA Order regarding special education, Austin ISD underwent an audit conducted by Stetson & Associates this spring.