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Help Ϲ, 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…
Board Recognizes Community, Donors for Support of Ϲ Staff and Students Affected by Oct. 31 Floods
The community and Austin ISD donors showed generous support to district students and staff members affected by the Oct. 31 flooding in Central Texas with a combined contribution of $142,900 to date.About 360 students and 25 Ϲ staff members lost their homes…
Setting the Table: Anderson Students Volunteer for Feast of Sharing
This morning, Anderson High School students helped to set the stage—and tables—for the Feast of Sharing by volunteering to decorate the event hall that will welcome Austin families to the holiday dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the…
Have a Great Teacher? Nominate Him/Her for the H-E-B- Excellence in Education Awards
Austin ISD staff members, families and community members can show support for their favorite teachers by nominating them for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.The awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love…
Elementary Schools Growing Greener: Eco-Schools Grants Help 8 Campuses Embrace Earth-friendly Practices
The National Wildlife Federation recently awarded eight Austin ISD schools with Eco-Schools grants that will go toward campus greening efforts.
Trustees Recognize Two Ϲ High Schools for 60th Anniversaries
Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees recognized two Ϲ campuses for 60 years of service to students and families during the board’s regular meeting Nov. 25.The board passed resolutions to honor McCallum High School and Travis High School, which are celebrating…
Superintendent's Message: Education for All — Giving Thanks for Your Work
Dear Ϲ Community,Every day, you educate our students’ minds and hearts. Every day, you work hard to nurture their abilities and dreams to ensure that every student is ready for college, career and life. Every day, you are helping Austin’s students prepare…
Trustees Recognize Local Education Champions during Nov. 25 Board Meeting
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved resolutions to honor two Austin legends who championed for education—Sam Z. Coronado and Rev. Edward “Ed” Jackson. Sam Z. Coronado
Ϲ Theater Students Win Big at State Conference
Ϲ's theater students won big at this year's Texas State Thespian Festival.
Learning through Literacy: Grant Connects Ϲ Schools with Libraries
Late last month, kindergarten students at Graham Elementary School filed in, one by one, into their school library.
Hundreds of Volunteers Participate in Entrepreneurs Foundation’s Annual Fall Service Day
On Friday, Nov. 15, the Entrepreneurs Foundation’s launched its Annual Fall Service Day at Norman and Barbara Jordan elementary schools. The event was a success, bringing Ϲ together with hundreds of community volunteers.
Ϲ High School Students: Questions about college? ACC has answers.
Austin Community College has extended its ACC 1-on-1 advising for Ϲ families.The program allows parents and students to speak directly with an advisor about spring registration or planning for the future.