Stephanie Elizalde

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Austin ISD Could Close Completely After The Holidays To Help Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19

Claire McInerny

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The district will take guidance from health officials into consideration before making a decision. AISD could lose funding if it goes remote-only, because that violates state policy.

Superintendent Elizalde walks down the hallway of LBJ Early College High School wearing a face mask and face shield.

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Austin ISD Superintendent Explains Why Teachers' Medical Leave Requests Were Denied

Claire McInerny

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More than 900 teachers in the district were denied medical accommodations to teach virtually. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde says the policy changed as more students came back to in-person learning.

Crockett High School in South Austin during the coronavirus pandemic. Austin ISD is planning to bring some students back to school buildings in October.

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Austin ISD Plans To Bring A Small Group Of Students Back To Schools In October

Claire McInerny

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Lee esta historia en español. When the Austin Independent School District begins phasing students back into school buildings Oct. 5, it will prioritize…

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Meet Stephanie Elizalde, Austin ISD's New Superintendent

Claire McInerny

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The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted to hire a new superintendent Tuesday night. Stephanie Elizalde comes to AISD from Dallas…

Stephanie Elizalde, chief of school leadership at Dallas ISD, is the lone finalist for Austin ISD's new superintendent.

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Watch: The Lone Finalist For Austin ISD Superintendent Addresses The Community

Claire McInerny

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Lee esta historia en español. Members of the Austin Independent School District community had the opportunity to learn more about the lone finalist to be…