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Austin ISD is one of just a four entities in the entire state that took advantage of a Texas Education Agency grant program over a decade ago to get seat belts into school buses.
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Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, Pflugerville ISD and Round Rock ISD have said keeping schools open during the eclipse is a great educational opportunity for students. One educator is hoping for a festive atmosphere.
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The Texas Legislature approved a law last year allowing religious chaplains to provide mental health services in public schools. School boards had to vote on the policy by March 1.
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A law Texas passed after a gunman killed 21 people in Uvalde mandates the training. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Austin ISD to host the classes, with the goal of preparing about 800 law enforcement officers by next year.
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The completion of nearly 1,200 evaluations is an important milestone in the district's effort to improve services for students with disabilities.
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The University Interscholastic League reevaluates which schools compete against each other in sports and other activities every two years. That process is underway for 2024-2026.
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The nonpartisan League of Women Voters visited high schools in the Austin area to educate students about casting a ballot and help eligible ones register to vote.
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The Austin ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted last week to offer Segura the job. He is the first graduate of the district to serve as its superintendent.
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Austin ISD had nearly 1,800 overdue evaluations in January 2023, but that figure dropped to 306 by December — a reduction of nearly 83%.
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At a time when many Texas school districts are struggling to balance their budgets, districts learned they have millions more dollars to make up. Austin ISD will receive $5 million less than expected.