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A Message from Interim Superintendent Matias Segura (En español)

챬 Community, Yesterday one of our 챬 Police officers sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while on duty at the joint Northeast ECHS and International High School campus. We're grateful that Sergeant Val Barnes is now recovering at…

챬 to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide (En español)

챬 to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide The project—called Project Lighthouse—will increase internet access in neighborhoods where it has historically been limited.  Why it matters: Students’ academic performance can be…

Austin isd talent strategy and benefits teams accepting their aetna platinum award

챬 Wellness Program Awarded Platinum Second Year in a Row (En español)

챬 has been awarded Aetna’s 2023 Workplace Well-Being Platinum Award for the second straight year! This award recognizes the commitment our district has made to creating a healthier, happier workplace for employees through a comprehensive and engaging…

챬 Board of Trustees

Preview: December Board Info Session (En español)

  The 챬 Board of Trustees will meet this week to discuss the 2024-25 calendar and the retooled district scorecard and board monitoring calendar.  Why it matters: The two items are up for a vote at this month’s Regular Board Meeting Dec.…

챬 Community Unites Amidst Critical Incident (En español)

챬 Community Unites Amidst Critical Incident 챬 Community, Today one of our 챬 Police officers sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while on duty at Northeast ECHS. We're grateful that our officer is now recovering and…

Board Approves Partner to Develop Affordable Housing on Coy Facility (En Español)

The 챬 Board of Trustees unanimously approved NRP group as the partner who will develop affordable housing at the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility. Why it matters: Repurposing underutilized district sites for affordable housing: 

Trustees Vote to Post Long-term Superintendent Position, Forgo National Search (En español)

Trustees Vote to Post Long-term Superintendent Position, Forgo National Search Thursday evening, the 챬 Board of Trustees unanimously approved updates to the Superintendent Profile and voted to move forward with posting the position for the long-term…

From the Shipyard to the Schoolyard (En español)

From the Shipyard to the Schoolyard In honor of Veterans Day, we thank and show appreciation to those who have sacrificed to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. We're also shining a spotlight on the remarkable journey of Adam Aniol, an…

“Hoop Dance and what it means to be Native American” (En español)

Join us this month as we learn about the rich cultures and heritage of the Native American Community as 챬 celebrates Native American Heritage Month.   To the sound of the drum…and 17 hoops in his hands, Stephen Freeman uses one hoop at a time…

챬 meets key milestones in eliminating Special Education evaluation backlog (En español)

챬 meets key milestones in eliminating Special Education evaluation backlog 챬 has met major milestones in the agreed order with TEA to address issues around meeting the needs of students with disabilities. 

New special legislative session revives vouchers, school funding, teacher bonuses (En español)

New special legislative session revives vouchers, school funding, teacher bonuses By Paul Stinson 챬 continues to monitor developments during the new special legislative session that began Tuesday. We have our eyes on the latest legislative proposal…

Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open! (En español)

Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open! Families interested in their neighborhood school, transfer options, application-based programs or Pre-K can now register all in one place! Yes, and…Students considering more than one school option can…