An unspecified number of campus positions could be eliminated as part of a proposed plan for next school year that will change class sizes, bilingual and special education stipends, and planning time.
Austin ISD
Posted in
Education
New Harris Elementary opens as Austin ISD bond faces rising costs
Austin ISD celebrated the grand opening of a new building for Harris Elementary, which was constructed under the 2022 bond program.
Posted in
Education
Austin ISD dyslexia rate reaches nearly 23%, state data shows, as schools work to meet demand
Experts say state policy shifts and screening are driving the surge, reshaping how the Austin district delivers services.
Posted in
Education
AISD middle school turnaround contract gets just one bid amid state pressure to improve performance
Records show Austin ISD had a lone bidder step forward to tackle the turnaround of three struggling middle schools as state intervention loomed.
Posted in
Education
Paxton escalates probe in Austin ISD over new bathroom complaint
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s second complaint prompts renewed records demand as state scrutinizes AISD enforcement of bathroom law.
Posted in
Education
Austin ISD is under state investigation for celebrating Pride Week
A TEA spokesperson confirmed the state has opened an investigation, but declined to comment since “the matter remains ongoing.”
Posted in
Education
Austin ISD educators rally against proposed cuts to classrooms, jobs
As Austin ISD board members prepare to pass a budget for next school year by June, possible cuts could include teacher positions and planning time.
Posted in
Education
This is how Austin ISD, other Texas school districts are funded
Austin ISD weighs cuts and school closures as falling district enrollment, recapture and inflation collide.
Posted in
Education
City eyes closing schools in Austin ISD, other districts for public use
Austin’s City Manager will initiate conversations with Austin ISD, as well as other area districts and organizations, to explore partnerships for public use of repurposed land.
Posted in
Education
Austin ISD weighs librarian changes as budget cuts draw backlash
Austin ISD’s proposed changes to librarian roles that would move them into support roles to save money prompted backlash among librarians, parents and students
