Announcements
Travis ECHS senior finds his passion through computer science (En Español)
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ continues a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of Travis Early College High School senior Samyog Budha Magar, who is proud of his Nepalese roots. Curiosity about the world of video games and computer programming…
Take a peek at the (school) year in numbers (en español)
Sadly, this is the end of another school year! No, it’s not sarcasm. Lots of amazing things happened in 2022-23. And I want to share some of them with you. If you’re like me and you love numbers – buckle up for this journey! Children spent 75,600…
Texas House, Governor Abbott clash over vouchers; plan could cost Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ millions in state funding (En Español)
With less than two weeks left before the end of the regular legislative session, the Texas House of Representatives and Gov. Greg Abbott are still far apart on whether and how to give some Texas families tax dollars to pay for private school. One current…
Board Approves 2023-24 Pay Raise for All Teachers, Staff (en español)
Last night, the board of trustees unanimously approved a new Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ compensation package for the 2023–24 school year. Why it matters: The package provides meaningful raises for all teachers and staff:
Highly recruited wheelchair athlete knows the value of being different (En Español)
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ continues a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of Akins High School senior Elias Brown, who will be attending the University of Arizona on a full scholarship for wheelchair basketball. After the COVID pandemic…
New TEA rules will downgrade some public schools, districts (en Español)
By Paul Stinson Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ is anticipating its secondary campus and district A-F letter grades will decline by one to two letters under new TEA rules for how scores are calculated and how letter grades are assigned. Why it matters: The Texas Education…
Message From the Superintendent: Graduation Safety (en español)
Dear Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ community, As we prepare for graduation ceremonies and end of year celebrations and events, I want to take a moment to remind everyone of the role each of us plays in keeping our schools and community safe. Graduation reminders Visitors are…
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ student tech inventory; ALL devices to be disabled May 25 (en Español)
In preparation for a district-wide tech inventory this summer, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ is asking students and families to return ALL tech devices – iPads, laptops, charging cords, hotspots, iPad cases, etc. – to their campuses. Tech devices for summer use will be checked…
Anderson senior wrestles the most out of school, life (en Español)
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ continues a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of Anderson senior Pete Regalado, stand-out wrestler and future Marine Corps reservist. To prepare for competition, this Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ senior visualizes himself facing his…
Class of 2023: award-winning student journalists
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ kicks off a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of three award-winning student journalists who will take their hard work and dedication into different rewarding career paths. Breaking news: Three Bowie High…
District proposes compensation package for 2023-24 School Year (en español)
On Thursday night, April 28, the district presented three compensation packages to the board of trustees. The third proposal reflects an agreement reached in collaboration with Education Austin as part of the consultation process. Yes, and…No…