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Each year, the State of the District highlights accomplishments, shares strategic goals and initiatives met or achieved, and new plans for the future. Traditionally, the State of the District is an in-person event meant to cultivate strong business and community partnerships. It is a moment to share stories of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
However, the 2020-2021 school year was not typical. It was an uncertain year that brought a variety of challenges for Aldine ISD. Still, AISD moved forward. That was thanks to our stakeholders: AISD staff, students, families, community members and partners that came together to turn those challenges into opportunities. Opportunities to equip all 67,000 students with devices, provide meals throughout the summer and school year, instruct students in-person in our schools and remotely for those learning at home. And the Aldine Cares staff visited homes to attend to students’ social and emotional needs to help them succeed. Indeed #AldineAnywhere was the perfect tagline. We are stronger because our more than 9,400 AISD employees dedicated themselves to students’ success. We are stronger because our students and their families remained flexible.
Below are stories, which capture the district’s focus, detail our progress in 2021, and define the direction in which Aldine will continue.
Replicating Successes Across the District
Since launching the district’s strategic plan in fall 2019, the focus has been to increase and expand the reach and scope of successful initiatives such as improved school performance. AISD’s system of great schools includes expanding early childhood education options, college and career readiness programs, access to more choices and opportunities for students, strengthening professional development to better support teachers in the classroom, and new systems and processes to increase the district’s capacity to maintain a system of great schools.
Strategic Priority
Student Achievement
Aldine ISD Expanding PreK Program From Half-Day to Full-Day for 3-Year-Olds
The district seeks to give the youngest learners more opportunities and time to engage in learning.
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Aldine ISD Announces Launch of Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Aldine ISD is proud to announce the launch of the Aldine Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA), targeted to launch in the Fall of 2021. The campus will open with girls in grades 6-7.
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Aldine ISD Announces Newcomer School
High school students newly arrived in the U.S. from non-English speaking countries or with limited English proficiency — will be receiving intensive English language learning instruction, core academics, and support services at a new, innovative program set to launch in fall 2021.
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New Mechatronics and Interior Design P-TECH School Programs to Open in Aldine ISD
Carver High School will be home to the new specialized programs.
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District’s New Advisory Council for Advanced Academics to Begin Process to Strengthen, Expand Program
Aldine seeks to increase inclusivity, enhance rigor, and create more opportunities for students.
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District Expands University of Texas OnRamps Program to High School Students
Students and families can learn more by joining the Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Session on August 11.
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Aldine ISD Announces Commitment to Provide Computer Science Education to All Students
On November 17, Aldine ISD joined 126 organizations in the National Computer Science for All Movement.
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7 Magnet Schools Honored With National Recognition
The awards recognize schools that raise student academic achievement, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.
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57 District High School Students Earn AP Scholar Recognition
More students took the AP online exams in 2020. For the first time, more than 4.2 million students worldwide took AP Exams.
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District High School Students Earn Top Honors at the Annual Texas Academic Decathlon
Several Aldine Independent School District high school students, demonstrating their “brainy” prowess, received top honors at the annual Texas Academic Decathlon held virtually February 26-28.
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Victory Early College High School Earns National, Area Ranking in U.S. News’ Best High School Rankings
Victory Early College High School earned high national and Houston-area rankings in U.S. News’ 2021 Best High School Rankings. This is the ninth consecutive year that Victory ECHS was tabbed as the top high school.
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Aldine ISD Resets and Launches Hall Success Academy
The new school of choice, now called Hall Success Academy, places the emphasis on student-centered blended learning and allows students, in grades 8-12, to take ownership of their learning experience.
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Harris County Promise Launches Second Cohort in Three Aldine High Schools
Aldine ISD seniors at Aldine, Eisenhower, and Nimitz high schools will have the opportunity to earn a tuition-free, postsecondary education through Harris County Promise.
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Blanson CTE High School Partners With the University of Houston to Offer Students a Logistics Certification
A new partnership between Blanson CTE High School and the Supply Chain & Logistics Technology Program in the College of Technology at the University of Houston will provide students in the Distribution & Logistics program an opportunity to receive international certifications.
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Aldine ISD Performing Ensemble Featured During National School Boards Association Conference
Aldine ISD Performing Ensemble was recently featured in the National School Boards Association (NSBA) annual conference.
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Aldine ISD Revamps Literacy Program to Increase Students’ Opportunities to Learn
The district makes bold changes to shift teaching and culture to improve students’ reading skills. Aldine is the first school district in Texas to move to the new literacy model.
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Aldine Helping Students Succeed in Literacy
As the district moves forward to meet the reading level anchor goals of the strategic plan, it ensures students get the support they need in literacy.
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Free Virtual #LiteracyMatters Conference Set for Jan. 30
Join to learn about the science of reading and how you can improve students’ literacy skills. Nationally recognized experts include Natalie Wexler and Meredith Liben.
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The Show Goes on for Aldine ISD FFA Students
Even in these challenging times, the show went on for Aldine ISD’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) students.
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Launch of Early Childhood Learning Program
This includes collaborating with partners and community organizations to create more opportunities for students.
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District Makes College Board’s AP® Honor Roll
The distinction shows that Aldine ISD is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for Advanced Placement courses. This is the first time the district has made the Honor Roll.
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RECOVER
“We are committed to creating a safe learning environment — whatever that may look like — so we can continue providing the best education possible for our students. Right now, this means balancing tough short-term decisions with long-term positive outcomes.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
RECOVER
“We are committed to creating a safe learning environment — whatever that may look like — so we can continue providing the best education possible for our students. Right now, this means balancing tough short-term decisions with long-term positive outcomes.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
Strategic Priority
School Culture
Aldine to Host First Districtwide Student Educational Equity and Diversity Conference, July 6-9
English language learner educators and special education teachers can register today!
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AISD Celebrates Superintendent’s Top 10 Scholars
Ninety students representing the very best of Aldine ISD’s Class of 2021 were honored at an event at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center, Thursday, May 6.
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AISD to Focus on Social and Emotional Learning During 2020-21 School Year
During the 2020-21 school year, Aldine ISD will place a premium on student outcomes. The district has created the Social and Emotional Learning and Culture Department to achieve the goal.
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REFLECT
“Whether we come back to learn in schools or virtually, I have no doubt we will be prepared to lead the way because we are limitless. We are ambitious. We are Aldine.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
REFLECT
“Whether we come back to learn in schools or virtually, I have no doubt we will be prepared to lead the way because we are limitless. We are ambitious. We are Aldine.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
Strategic Priority
Mission-Driven Leadership
Aldine ISD Employees Participate in Inaugural Aldine Leadership ISD Cohort
Aldine ISD employees are collaborating with local civic leaders to bring positive change to the community.
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Association of Latinx Leaders in Aldine Launches
ALLA serves as a fellowship for Latinx educators and educational leaders.
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Equity Projects
Launch of numerous equity projects that include leadership development, teacher recruitment, training, action plans to improve Black Student Outcomes and opportunities.
REINVENT
“This fall presents us with a new set of challenges, and also a new outlook and opportunities to create meaningful learning experiences for students — our number one priority, always.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
REINVENT
“This fall presents us with a new set of challenges, and also a new outlook and opportunities to create meaningful learning experiences for students — our number one priority, always.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
Strategic Priority
Organizational Efficiency
The district continually provided meals, resources, and vaccine clinic information.
Students learning on campus and at home can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Fiscal Responsibility
AISD earned another Superior State FIRST rating in fiscal responsibility
EQUITY WORK
“Aldine ISD is actively working to be a place where all students are heard, where all students are safe, and where all students can thrive.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
EQUITY WORK
“Aldine ISD is actively working to be a place where all students are heard, where all students are safe, and where all students can thrive.”
— DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY
Strategic Priority
Community Engagement and Outreach
Aldine ISD Middle School Students Selected to Participate in Live NASA Event
The Ismaili Council for the Southwestern US and the Aga Khan Education Board for the Southwestern U.S. and NASA Flight Engineers Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur hosted the NASA ISS Expedition 65 In-Flight Educational Downlink at 1:10 p.m. on May 17, 2021.
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AISD Students Partnering With Nanoracks to Develop Flight Hardware for Mars Demo 1
Students from several Aldine ISD schools are receiving an opportunity of a lifetime thanks to a partnership with Nanoracks, a leading provider of commercial space services.
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District to Provide Virtual Informative Sessions on How to Stay Engaged in Students’ Education
The Aldine Independent School District working under our new “normal,” continues to develop ways to communicate and connect with families while schools are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Seventh Annual M.B. “Sonny” Donaldson Golf Tournament Held to Benefit Aldine Education Foundation
It has been almost an entire year that the nation and Texas have dealt with the global pandemic, and a host of people are still struggling, especially teachers and our most vulnerable children in Aldine ISD.
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Aldine ISD is Hosting a Virtual Literacy Night on April 14
The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department in collaboration with the Literacy Department is hosting a districtwide virtual literacy night from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14.
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Aldine ISD Implements Transformational Change With Help From Local Partner
Aldine ISD is entering its second year of transformational partnership with Good Reason Houston. The partnership between Aldine ISD and Good Reason Houston exists to accelerate improved outcomes for students and families.
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All the Things – The Aldine ISD Podcast
The podcast is AISD’s newest communication channel, highlighting new programs, people, and district initiatives.
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United Airlines Expands Longtime Partnership With Reading and Mentorship Program
Some incredible things happen with a simple phone call. A couple of months ago, the Aldine Education Foundation’s new director, Linda Olson Flores, reached out to United Airlines to introduce herself and share the many great things happening across Aldine ISD.
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Aldine ISD Partners With Amazon to Develop District Reading Buddies Initiative
During the February 2021 winter storm, many companies showed up to help the Aldine community.
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Aldine ISD, Lone Star College-East Aldine Partner to Provide English Language Literacy Program for Families
The initiative targets parents/legal guardians with children enrolled in English as a second language (ESL) or a bilingual education program in the district.
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Launch of FACE Department
What do a parent volunteer, principal, bilingual educator, and mentor have in common?
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Return-to-Learn
The community at large got to hear about AISD’s plans to Return to Learn on CNN and MSNBC, Houston Matters, and other Houston area media outlets, including KTRK-ABC 13’s Town Hall about COVID-19, with other district and community leaders.
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