☀️Austin ISD has been awarded a $15M federal grant to expand its solar panel program, advancing our efforts to reduce energy costs. 15 campuses will receive solar panels and get building automation control. Learn more: bit.ly/47i1jBJ

Maroons fans - let’s keep this momentum going and come cheer on the Maroons as they storm the field at Bob Shelton Stadium Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 PM. Bring your Maroons gear and let’s get LOUD!!

Thank you Lively Falcons teachers for sharing your Saturday to serve student writers! My 2121 Austin ISD grad was lucky to have several teachers who were Heart of Texas Writing Project educators, and she STILL uses skills they shared when she writes papers in college.

Austin ISD is wishing all the amazing grandparents in our community a wonderful day! ❤️ Campbell Elementary kicked off the celebration with a special breakfast Friday. Thank you to all the grandparents who make a difference in the lives of our students! 👵👴

So much $$$ being poured into efforts and people with the intent to privatize public education in TX. Some of these names also participated in local school board elections. The only way to counter these efforts is to be an informed and active pro public ed voter. #txed #txlege

Every child has the right to a bright start. Let's advocate for expanded full-day pre-K funding in Texas because investing in our kids is an investment in our future. 🌟 For more insights 👉 go.ryht.org/CenTXpreK #LeadTheWay #TexasEducation #CentralTX #ATX #PreK #FundOurFuture

I see the usual DeVos/Koch astroturf “parents” groups are out there today talking pandemic learning loss. What they won’t tell you is their school voucher schemes mostly fund existing private school students. The kids who do switch suffer learning loss up to 2x what COVID did.

🚨Texas House Appropriations Committee meets today at 10 am. #txlege #txed On the agenda is discussion of the Texas economy. Note that many Texas Chambers of Commerce have recently expressed support for public schools as they are well aware of the impact our schools have…

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Representative Donna Howard points out - as did the Comptroller’s office - that the ending balance includes $4.5B that was earmarked for #txed but never released (because a voucher bill did not pass). #txlege

So much joy!!!! 💙

Ready to improve public schools in Texas? These advocates and representatives can help turn your passion for public schools into legislative action: go.ryht.org/4d6oaSE #TexasPublicSchools #TxEd #TxLege

Pep Rally fun was complete today with a special visit from Dr. Stacie Holiday ! 👏🏼🙌🏼Austin ISD

Facts. Important facts that impact Texas public schools every day. That’s more than 5.5 million Texas students, more than 370,000 Texas teachers, more than 300,000 other school employees, millions of Texas families, and more than 1000 Texas districts. We can & must do better.

Teachers learn too! 📚✨ Professional development helps us grow all year long. How do you continue to learn in your field? #TeacherLife #ProfessionalDevelopment Austin ISD Austin ISD Talent Development @austinisd

This is going to be a great event! All current and prospective AISD families are welcome.

Thank you Austin ISD front office staff members! We appreciate all you do to welcome our students & families every day! #AISDjoy 🌟

Whoever said learning has to be in a classroom does not know Lamar Middle School - AISD’s TOY! Alisa Godina is taking digital arts to new heights! I enjoyed visiting her class today and observing the students find the perfect angles/shots 📷 Travis Brunner, Proud Principal

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Here’s what it looked like at ⁦Akins Early College High School⁩ - with registrars ready, students showing up, and new voters getting registered to vote in November. Texas law requires all high schools to offer opportunities to register. Exciting to see!

It was great to see the student leadership, thoughtful planning, community volunteers, and newly registered voters! Happy #VoterRegistratiinDay!