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Students, Community Leaders Honored at AISD's African American Heritage...
AISD middle school students receive their awards.On Sunday, February 24, I had the pleasure of congratulating 258 of our district’s outstanding African American elementary, middle and high school...
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SXSWEdu Invites AISD to Discuss the Changing Face of Public Education and...
For the first time,AISD partnered with SXSWedu for this week's conference, which attracted thousands of participants from many parts of the state and country.Throughout SXSWedu, innovative thinkers and...
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Riding for Rosedale!
On Saturday, March 23, hundreds of cyclists participated in the 19th annual Rosedale Ride, which benefits AISD's Rosedale School, where we serve our students with the some of the most significant...
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Celebrating 2013 AISD Youth Art Month
Bowie sophomore Eric Moe signs a billboard featuring his artwork at 1602 S. Lamar.On this bright, crisp spring morning I had the chance to ascend to billboard heights with one of our district's...
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Austin Symphony's Young Composers Concert Showcases AISD Student's Talent
Last night, the Austin Symphony Orchestra and the Long Center for the Performing Arts sponsored the third annual Texas Young Composers Concert, featuring the works of ten talented young composers aged...
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Student Advisory Committee Talks About Technology
This week, I had my final meeting of the year with the members of my Student Advisory Committee, a group of 41 students representing each high school and middle school in the district. Committee...
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"Subway" Figure Jared Visits Allison Elementary
Students demonstrated the CATCH program for Jared during his visit to Allison Elementary.This week, Allison Elementary School students received a visit from Jared Fogel, who inspired many Americans to...
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AISD Board of Trustees Receive National Award for Their Support of Arts...
AISD Board President Vince Torres (l), Trustee Cheryl Bradley, Trustee Robert Schneider, Darrell Ayers, Vice President of Education at the Kennedy Center, and MindPOP Executive Director Brent Hasty...
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Governor Perry Honors Our State Wrestling Champion
Lanier wrestler Andrey Dias with coaches Randy and Jessica Madsen, Governor Perry, and coach Craig Grace.Last week at the Texas Capitol, Lanier wrestler Andrey Dias was honored by Texas governor Rick...
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Congratulations to Our 2013 Teacher of the Year Finalists!
Brentwood 2nd Graders cheer for their teacher!On this rainy spring morning, it felt like I was bringing sunshine to three teachers who are the sun in their classrooms. These three terrific teachers...
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Dashing With the Dillos at Anderson High and Hill Elementary
No, these are not dillos, or strawberries, or bananas. They are Anderson High students supporting a good cause, along with Board President Vincent Torres and me.On Sunday, April 21, AISD Board...
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Celebrating Our Volunteers!
Representatives of Manchaca PTA accept their award.On Tuesday, April 30, hundreds of guests gathered at the 2013 Celebrate event to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers who support our...
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Our Teachers Are the Best!
Big hugs for Amy Gardner, McBee's Teacher of the Year.May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and all over our district, students, families and campus staff are showing our teachers how much we care...
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Texas Round-Up Supports Public Education
At the starting line...Ready, set, go!To support public education, runners and walkers from different backgrounds came out for the Texas Roundup Run for Education on Saturday, April 27. I finished the...
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Honoring Our Latino Students and Community
On Saturday, May 11, the district honored and recognized more than 120 middle and high school Latino students for their academic achievements and contributions to their community. Some students were...
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A Grand Salute to AISD Educators!
Crockett High School English Teacher Sarah Dille was named 2013 AISD Teacher of the Year. Last night, the Long Center was alive with excitement at Salute 2013, an annual event recognizing exceptional...
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Our Afterschool Champion!
Congratulations to Widen Elementary and principal Kimberly Royal for winning two awards on Friday, May 21 at the 10th Annual Breakfast of Champions Event sponsored by the Central Texas Afterschool...
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Music to My Ears — AISD and the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Every year, Austin ISD buses thousands of fourth and fifth grade students from across the district to the Long Center to be a part of a special youth-oriented performance with the Austin Symphony...
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Seedling Foundation Appreciates AISD
The Seedling Foundation's Promise Mentoring Program was started in February 2006 at the request of a group of school principals who were concerned about the growing numbers of children affected by the...
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Congratulations to the AISD Class of 2013
This week, in 15 different ceremonies, nearly 4,400 seniors graduated from high school! I am so proud of all of these graduates. It was an honor for me, as superintendent, to be able to meet and talk...
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