Austin ISD schools receive $300K in grants for projects, programs

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Ed Fund, Austin ISD’s nonprofit public education foundation, announced it would use $300,000 to fund 52 projects across the district as part of its grant program.According to the nonprofit, the program was started in 2015 to encourage and help fund teacher-led, collaborative projects that focus on innovative teaching strategies that enhance learning and support the well-being of students, staff and families.Across AISD schools, a variety of initiatives and