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Friday, September 14, 2018 by Claire McInerny
AISD
On the eve of East Austin school consolidation, community still has questions
The Austin Independent School District’s board of trustees will vote in a little over a week on how to consolidate three elementary schools in East Austin. Students at Metz, Zavala and Sanchez elementary schools will combine into one school, which…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 by Claire McInerny
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Austin ISD schools honoring Confederate figures will find out new names this semester
Five Austin Independent School District schools named for Confederate figures will get renamed this semester.The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted in February to rename the John T. Allan facility, Zachary Taylor Fulmore Middle School, Sidney Lanier Early College High…
Monday, August 13, 2018 by Samantha Zern
AISD
Sánchez Elementary targeted for modernization
On Thursday night, the Metz-Sánchez-Zavala Modernization Planning Team voted to recommend Sanchez Elementary School for modernization as part of the 2017 bond program. The bond called for a modernization project at one of three campuses, either the Metz, Sánchez or…
Friday, August 3, 2018 by Claire McInerny
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As fear rises among undocumented community, Austin ISD reminds families schools are a safe place
As the new school year approaches, the Austin Independent School District is preparing for more immigrant families to rely on it for resources outside of education.Leonor Vargas, AISD’s administrative supervisor of parent programs, said when there’s a rise in reports…
Thursday, August 2, 2018 by Samantha Zern
AISD
As under-enrollment trend continues, AISD searches for ways to keep kids and money in district
The Austin Independent School District’s enrollment numbers are predicted to continue their downward trend in the coming school year, affecting long-term district decisions regarding budgeting and other financial policy. According to the most recent demographic study, the district will lose…
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 by Samantha Zern
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AISD shows progress despite state falling short of educational goals
According to a recent white paper from the outcomes working group at the Texas Education Agency, Texas is falling short of Gov. Greg Abbott’s “60×30 Goal.”The goal’s intent is that by 2030, 60 percent of Texan adults aged 25-34 will…
