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Austin ISD 2026 Teacher of Year finalists announced

Austin ISD is proud to announce this year’s district’s Teacher of the Year finalists. Each year four outstanding educators are selected from elementary and secondary schools as finalists for the Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. The winner will then


2026 Salute Awards Finalists Announced

Austin ISD is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Salute Awards, our annual celebration of exceptional staff.  Staff, students and families were invited to submit open nominations across ten categories from November through January. Austin ISD


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Congratulations to our 2026 Teachers of the Year & Teachers of Promise! (En Español)

We're excited to announce the 2026 Campus Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise! Each year, our campus staff get together to vote for one of their teammates as their Campus Teacher of the Year. Campus Teachers of the Year are teachers who


Three-photo collage showing Superintendent Matias Segura at school events: a group in a gym holding an oversized H-E-B Excellence in Education check with the H-E-B Buddy mascot, Segura talking with students seated on a gym floor, and a classroom group photo holding another oversized award check.

Austin ISD teachers surprised as finalists for the H-E-B 2026 Excellence in Education Awards

Two amazing Austin ISD teachers received a big surprise on Jan. 13 as they learned they are finalists for the prestigious 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.  Joslin Elementary School Special Education Teacher Alasin DeVeny and


Superintendent appoints principals at campuses impacted by school consolidations, student reassignments (En español)

Superintendent Matias Segura appointed principals at Austin ISD campuses impacted by the school consolidation and student reassignment plan, allowing families to have time to plan and make enrollment decisions for next year. The following principals were


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“Ms. Minda Anderson Day” honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En español)

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 Anderson’s commitment to her work and


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Austin ISD’s Pooja Mulgaonker Named Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year (En español)

Pooja Mulgaonker, a Special Education teacher at Kiker Elementary School, was named the 2026 Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year. She’ll now represent the region at the Texas State Teacher of the Year competition.

We’re transitioning from Let’s Talk to AISD Help this summer (En español)

To streamline systems and respond to budget constraints, Austin ISD is sunsetting Let’s Talk on June 30.  What’s next: We will be transitioning to AISD Help for general questions and concerns, and to Speak Up — a Gaggle product — for anonymous reporting


2025 Salute Awards honors teachers, staff (En español)

Congratulations to all the finalists and this year's winners at the annual Salute staff recognition ceremony!

2025 Salute Awards Finalists Announced (En español)

Austin ISD is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Salute Awards, our annual celebration of exceptional staff.  Librarian of the Year Lisa Richardson, Odom ES Andrea Houdek, Houston ES Teresa Grumbles, Akins HS Counselor of


Austin ISD Sustainability Director receives ‘Best of Green Schools’ award (En español)

Austin ISD’s very own Darien Clary has been recognized with the School District Champion Award. Clary, who serves as the district’s sustainability director, since 2016 to bring sustainable practices to the district, including the introduction of composting at


A series of three photos celebrating Pooja Mulgaonker, a finalist for the 2025 Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. The first photo shows Pooja excitedly clapping in her classroom. The second photo shows her surrounded by students holding a banner that reads 'Teacher of the Year 2025 Austin ISD Elementary Finalist' and celebrating her achievement. The third photo shows Pooja smiling as she receives flowers and recognition from a colleague.

Austin ISD Teacher of the Year Finalists Surprised with Celebration Visits (En español)

Every year, four exceptional educators are honored as finalists for the Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. This week, district leaders surprised each finalist, announcing their recognition in their classrooms with their students and colleagues. Why it