seizing opportunities in an urban school districts changing demographics

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seizing opportunities in an urban school
districts changing demographics

• Janis Guerrero, Ph.D.
• Austin Independent School District
• Office of Planning and Community Relations
• jguerrer_at_austinisd.org

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AISD Basic Data

• Approximately 83,500 students
• Economically Disadvantaged 67.5
• Hispanic 58.9, White 25.7, African American
  11.7, Asian 3.4
• Limited English Proficiency 29
• Special Education 9.4
• 115 campuses
• Average 1 annual enrollment increase
• 11,700 employees
• 692 M net operational budget

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the challenge
Unprecedented economic prosperity
Persistent socio-economic gaps
Reduced residential segregation
Intense concentration and residential segregation
Educational advancement
Persistent performance Differences
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"Potential emergence of two communities
...and this sub-community is decidedly
disadvantaged."
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demographic shifts increasing poverty among
Austin ISD students
67.5
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demographic shifts increasing poverty among
Austin ISD students
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the solution
New ways of doing business.
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Acerate
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myths
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new way of doing business

• Spanish interpretation

• Childcare

• Transportation

• Food and door prizes

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the work continues
Many more opportunities for partnerships and
success.