Announcements

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Ms. Minda Anderson Day honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En espa簽ol)

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 Andersons commitment to her work and

熱えapp accountability update & next steps (En espa簽ol)

Dear 熱えapp Family, I want to update you on a complex but critical topic: our district's accountability ratings and the next steps we must take. This information is detailed and has significant implications for our entire community, so I want to be as

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Inspire the Future Grants fuel 80 creative projects across 熱えapp campuses (En espa簽ol)

The Austin Ed Fund awarded more than $517,000 in grants as part of its annual Inspire the Future grant program, funding 80 innovative, teacher-led projects across the district Why it matters: The grant provides an opportunity for 熱えapp educators to

A collage of three photos from a school event. On the left, a close-up of a printed proclamation document. In the center, several men stand at a podium decorated with green balloons; one man is speaking while holding the proclamation. On the right, a line of students in matching green shirts play drums outdoors.

Bryker Woods PTA honors U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett with Inaugural Alumni Achievement Award (En espa簽ol)

U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett was presented with the first-ever Bryker Woods Elementary School Alumni Achievement Award Aug. 27 by the Bryker Woods PTA. Why it matters: The congressman, an alumni of Bryker Woods, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High

熱えapp, Travis County partner to open free childcare programs at nine schools

Extended Pre-K 3 and afterschool care will soon be coming to nine campuses in 熱えapp thanks to a partnership with Travis County.

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Board Bulletin: Digital device policy, consultation agreement with Education Austin, and Lone Star Governance evaluation renewal (En espa簽ol)

The board met Aug. 21 for a Regular Voting Meeting, where they approved all agenda items. You can check them out on BoardDocs. 

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Board Bulletin: Trustees review early literacy gains, school consolidation updates, special ed system changes, and new state laws (En espa簽ol)

The board met Aug. 14 for an information session. From early literacy gains, to school consolidations, and new laws from the 89th Texas Legislature, we have a ton to cover. Heres what you need to know.

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Latest on the digital device policy and disciplinary measures (En espa簽ol)

During the most recent legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, banning student use of personal communications devices on school campuses during school hours. We now have a clear set of disciplinary measures for violations. The law aims

Enrollment Update: Guidance for Families Still Facing Challenges (En espa簽ol)

Dear 熱えapp Community,  We want to sincerely apologize to families who have experienced challenges with the enrollment process. We know this has been frustrating, and we are working around the clock to resolve issues as quickly as possible. While

熱えapp 2024, 2025 accountability ratings show districtwide improvement (En espa簽ol)

Dear 熱えapp Family, Today, the Texas Education Agency released the 2024 and 2025 state accountability results and while were seeing promising growth districtwide, its clear theres still work to be done.  Heres what were seeing from the data

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New Texas law bans student personal device use during school hours (En espa簽ol)

During the most recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed, and Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law, House Bill 1481, which prohibits students from using personal devices on district premises during school hours. The law aims to boost student focus,

Building a stronger future for all 熱えapp students

Dear 熱えapp Family, Today, we reached an important milestone in our work to build a stronger 熱えapp for every student. Weve released the Data Rubric scores, which will guide our work around school consolidations and changes to boundaries,