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Explore articles dedicated to advancing equitable arts and creative learning in classrooms, schools, and communities throughout Austin and the United States.
City of Austin Arts Education Relief Grant: Panel Review (Sept 27)
Thanks to everyone who applied for a City of Austin Arts Education Relief Grant to support our community's diverse non-profit arts education providers. The panel review for the program will be Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: Montserrat Garibay
As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Montserrat Garibay, a bilingual pre-K teacher turned education, immigration, and labor rights activist.
Board Approves Special Education Final Negotiated Order from TEA
Last night, by a vote of 8-1, our board approved the final, negotiated order from TEA regarding the oversight of Special Education in Austin ISD.
Let’s Work Together to Keep Our Students and Schools Safe
Austin ISD is hosting a series of Mental Health and School Safety Community Conversations over the next month.
Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: Pfc. Daniel Ortega
As Austin ISD begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Pfc. Daniel Ortega: WWII hero, Mexico native, and Bronze Star recipient.
Austin ISD Adopts More Stringent Hot Weather Guidelines
In the wake of this summer’s historic heatwave, Austin ISD has adopted new guidelines for outdoor student activities in hot and cold weather.
District Weighs Options from TEA Around Special Education
Recently, the board of trustees held a Public Hearing on Special Education to receive public comment and discuss TEA’s alternative plan in place of a possible conservatorship over special education.
$475,000 Available for Arts Education Non-profits
Arts Education Relief Grant invests in Austin’s diverse arts education non-profit organization.
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Addresses New TEA Plan for Special Education
Today, the Texas Education Agency has presented an alternative plan for Austin ISD to consider in place of a possible conservatorship over special education.
Interim Superintendent Matias Segura Addresses New TEA Plan for Special Education
After several months of hard work and productive conversations, the Texas Education Agency has provided Austin ISD with an alternative pathway in place of a possible conservatorship over Special Education.
Message from the Austin ISD Board of Trustees
We are grateful to have you as part of our Austin ISD family.
Arts Partnership Study: Phase II
We are thrilled to announce the initiation of a new research activity focused on understanding and enriching our local arts education ecosystem!
AISD School Board Candidate Positions on the Arts and Creative Learning 2022
As the backbone organization of the Creative Learning Initiative, we invited the Austin ISD School Board candidates to share their views on the arts and Creative Learning in the district.
Dance Across Austin Fall Opportunities
Check out these dance class opportunities at your local recreation or cultural center available through Dance Across Austin this fall!
Dance Across Austin: May 2022
Dance Across Austin is hosting free dance classes at City of Austin Recreation and Cultural centers throughout the month of May 2022. Check out these opportunities at your local rec center!
Service Learning Opportunity for AISD Students, Grades 8–12
The Visual and Performing Arts Department is looking for students (grades 8–12) to serve on a research committee that will help VAPA plan for the next ten years of arts learning in AISD. Committee members will learn how to design surveys and other research tools, gather opinions and data from their peers, and help design the future of the arts for all AISD students.
Arts Partnership Study: Phase I
Learn more about our NEA-funded research project with UT Austin and AISD examining the relationships between schools and arts partners in Austin.
AISD School Board Candidate Positions on the Arts and Creative Learning 2020
At MINDPOP, we believe that all students deserve equitable access to the arts and Creative Teaching. As the backbone organization of the Creative Learning Initiative, we took the opportunity to invite AISD School Board Candidates to share their views on the arts and the Creative Learning Initiative in Austin ISD.
Keynote Address with Shawn Ginwright, Phd
We had the pleasure to have a wonderful Keynote Address with Shawn Ginwright, Phd.