Announcements
“Ms. Minda Anderson Day” honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En español)
The City of Austin proclaimed Sept. 8 as “Ms. Minda Anderson Day” in honor of Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Librarian Minda Anderson. Why it matters: The proclamation by the City is a testament to Anderson’s commitment to her work and…
Austin Ƶ’s Pooja Mulgaonker Named Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year (En español)
Pooja Mulgaonker, a Special Education teacher at Kiker Elementary School, was named the 2026 Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year. She’ll now represent the region at the Texas State Teacher of the Year competition.
We’re transitioning from Let’s Talk to AƵ Help this summer (En español)
To streamline systems and respond to budget constraints, Austin Ƶ is sunsetting Let’s Talk on June 30. What’s next: We will be transitioning to AƵ Help for general questions and concerns, and to Speak Up — a Gaggle product — for anonymous reporting…
2025 Salute Awards honors teachers, staff (En español)
Congratulations to all the finalists and this year's winners at the annual Salute staff recognition ceremony!
2025 Salute Awards Finalists Announced (En español)
Austin Ƶ is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Salute Awards, our annual celebration of exceptional staff. Librarian of the Year Lisa Richardson, Odom ES Andrea Houdek, Houston ES Teresa Grumbles, Akins HS Counselor of…
Austin Ƶ Sustainability Director receives ‘Best of Green Schools’ award (En español)
Austin Ƶ’s very own Darien Clary has been recognized with the School District Champion Award. Clary, who serves as the district’s sustainability director, since 2016 to bring sustainable practices to the district, including the introduction of composting at…
Austin Ƶ Teacher of the Year Finalists Surprised with Celebration Visits (En español)
Every year, four exceptional educators are honored as finalists for the Austin Ƶ Teacher of the Year award. This week, district leaders surprised each finalist, announcing their recognition in their classrooms with their students and colleagues. Why it…
We’re keeping an eye on measles (En español)
Austin Ƶ leaders have been tracking the measles outbreak in west Texas and taking measures to prevent any spread in our community. Why it matters: We learned from the pandemic how quickly infectious diseases can spread in a close-knit community and…
Sparks of Joy in Austin Ƶ: Highlighting Parent Support Specialist Frutoso Robledo (En español)
The Spanish word for door is PUERTA and it sounds, to me, very similar to the English word for PORTAL! Try saying it - puerta, portal, puerta, portal! And the door - la puerta - to Frutoso Robledo’s room IS like a portal into a new world. Frutoso Robledo is…
Big news: Austin Ƶ accepted into the Teacher Incentive Allotment program! (En español)
Our teachers will now have opportunities to benefit from this state program, which rewards top-performing teachers with higher salaries, helping attract and retain incredible talent. In Austin Ƶ, recognizing and compensating our teachers is a huge part of…
H-E-B surprises two Austin Ƶ teachers as finalist for 2025 Excellence in Education Awards (En español)
Educators from Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy and Lively Middle School will represent Austin Ƶ in the statewide H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards this spring, which honors outstanding school professionals. Why it matters:…
Congratulations to our 2025 Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise (En español)
(Española abajo) We're excited to announce the 2025 Campus Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise! Each year, our campus staff get together to vote for one of their teammates as their Campus Teacher of the Year. Campus Teachers of the Year…