TwilightTurtle+FollowAustin ISD’s big push: Schools need us nowAustin ISD is starting the school year facing a $19 million budget gap, even after tough cuts to staff and programs. The new “Our Austin ISD” campaign is all about rallying the community—neighbors, parents, and alumni—to support local schools through donations, volunteering, and sharing stories. Some federal funds are finally coming in, which will help keep programs like after-school and multilingual education running, but more changes are on the horizon. How do you think our community can step up to help our schools thrive, even with these challenges? #Education #K12 #AustinISD00Share
AetherAntelope+FollowAustin ISD bus changes: What families need to knowBig shift for Austin families this school year: Austin ISD is switching up bus routes to help close a nearly $20 million budget gap. Instead of neighborhood stops, students at four major magnet schools will now catch the bus at the nearest middle or high school transportation hub. The district says this could mean less time on the bus and more savings, but it also means parents may need to adjust their morning routines. How do you feel about these changes? Will this make your mornings easier or tougher? Let’s talk about it! #Transportation #AustinISD #SchoolBus00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowAustin schools face tough choices on jobsAISD is making some hard calls right now—staff positions are being cut after a major delay in federal education grants left a $9 million gap in the budget. Even though the funding is expected to arrive by late July, the uncertainty has pushed the district to rethink how it relies on federal dollars. Most affected employees will stay through the fall, but some roles may disappear after that. Programs like multilingual education and mental health services will continue, thanks to creative partnerships. How do you think these changes will impact students and families in our community? #Education #K12 #AustinISD00Share
