Announcements
Kate's Olympic dream: From McCallum to Paris (En español)
As Kate Knifton prepares to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she carries not only her own dreams, but also the hopes of her family and the ¼öƬapp community. A proud Austinite and a graduate of McCallum High School, Knifton’s journey into…
¼öƬapp implements strategies to improve student achievement (En español)
Results of the 2024 STAAR are now available and show ¼öƬapp, along with other Texas school districts, still struggling to get scores back on track post-pandemic. Why it matters: While test scores aren’t the only measure of academic knowledge, the…
Board adopts five-year district scorecard focused on student achievement
District leaders and the board of trustees will have a new way to track student achievement for the next five years with a new scorecard. Why it matters: The scorecard is like the superintendent's report card — it's how the board will hold the…
Board adopts $954 million annual budget (En español)
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2024–25 budget, totaling $954 million in operating expenses, at its June 20 Regular Voting Meeting. The details: Austin taxpayers generated $1.69 billion in revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.…
¼öƬapp celebrates Juneteenth (en español)
Juneteenth celebrations are in full-swing in Austin as the community celebrates the holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Board of Trustees one step closer to approving budget, scorecard (En español)
The Board of Trustees is meeting weekly this month as they refine two major items that will determine how ¼öƬapp operates for years to come. Why it matters: With the ongoing financial strain due to outdated state funding and recapture, it’s critical for…
Inaugural ¼öƬapp Summer Internship Program kicks off
Dozens of students began their first day of the inaugural ¼öƬapp Summer Internship program, in partnership with the Austin Ed Fund and the Austin Chamber. The new program is in collaboration with the Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program…
¼öƬapp Campus Enrollment Days
Enroll at your local ¼öƬapp campus! This is your opportunity to receive one-on-one support with the new registration process. Staff will be on-site to support you through the enrollment process. Dates:
2024 STAAR scores available via Parent Portal (en español)
This past spring, ¼öƬapp students participated in the STAAR tests, which serve as an important tool to gauge their learning progress. These assessments help our schools and teachers identify areas where students may need additional support. By analyzing…
How ¼öƬapp is feeding the community over the summer (En español)
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow, and thrive—even when school is out. ¼öƬapp is providing free breakfast and lunch for students at many schools throughout the summer through a federally funded Texas Department of Agriculture meal…
Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 (En español)
District Leadership and Education Austin have agreed on a Draft Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 that would include market adjustments and a 25 cent per hour increase for classified employees. This reflects an investment of approximately $17.8M.
¼öƬapp Groundbreaking and Construction Kick-off Celebrations (En español)
¼öƬapp recently hosted three groundbreaking ceremonies for schools undergoing full modernizations, marking the commencement of the first modernization projects since voters approved the 2022 Bond.