Announcements
Hate Has No Place Here (En Español)
The antisemitic, racist, and homophobic graffiti at Anderson High School is more than just vandalism. It was a reminder that the work of making Íøºì±¬ÁÏ a safe, inclusive place is never completed, and the community’s response is proof that the ugly graffiti…
Coats for Kids 2021
Students across Íøºì±¬ÁÏ are going to be a little warmer this holiday season because of Coats for Kids. Coats for Kids is sponsored by the Junior League of Austin in collaboration with Íøºì±¬ÁÏ. Along with Jack Brown Cleaners, KVET, and KVUE—The Junior…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ educator selected as Bilingual Teacher of the Year
Luz Alvarez-Sims, Travis Heights Elementary fourth grade teacher, was named the 2021 Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association for Bilingual Education.
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ advocates honored with HABLA awards
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde and district advocate Gloria Vera-Bedolla were among 32 local Latino leaders honored at the Habla con Orgullo awards this month for their strong representation of the Hispanic community.
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Dell Technologies open new STEM learning center
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Dell Technologies celebrated the opening of a new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning center at Northeast Early College High School. The new center will provide students the opportunity to join the high-demanded industry…
COVID, student success top themes at State of the District
Superintendent Stephenie Elizalde spoke to how Íøºì±¬ÁÏ continues to deal with keeping children, staff, and their families safe more than a year and a half into the pandemic. The State of The District interview was conducted by Evan Smith of the Texas…
New COVID-19 testing method allows for safer classrooms
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ could test more students for COVID-19 via a new method where students from the same class put their swabs into one testing vial. Why it matters: This new approach — called pooled testing — could allow Íøºì±¬ÁÏ to target campuses where students…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ looking for feedback via pre-K Survey (En Español)
Families can let Íøºì±¬ÁÏ know what they think about pre-K through a survey. Why it matters: Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is looking to improve the pre-K experience — from enrollment processes to communications and beyond. This survey will give us the data on where we need…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Hosts College Prep Week (En Español)
It's never too early to start thinking about college. That's why Íøºì±¬ÁÏ will be hosting Go Get It Week starting Monday, Oct. 18, where campuses will engage elementary, middle, and high school students about college awareness. During the week, students…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Police awarded grant to elevate mental health crisis responses
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Police Department was awarded a $248,245 grant from the ​​U.S. Department of Justice to hire its own Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Previews How Data Is Used To Engage Underserved Communities In Long-Range Planning
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ families got a preview on Tuesday of how data is being used for Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s long-range planning, which could determine which improvements and new facilities are included in the next bond. “Long-range planning helps us anticipate student…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ AP Test Scores remain consistent despite COVID disruption
The recent release of Advance Placement testing scores revealed that despite COVID-19 disruptions, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ students passed their AP exams at a similar rate to the last two years. The Advanced Placement program is offered in all Íøºì±¬ÁÏ high…