AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Austin ISD is encouraging students to remain in remote learning for the rest of the week, officials announced Monday night.
AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde said in a letter to parents that schools will remain open for in-person learning for families who need access to services, including special needs students.
"As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase and tighter restrictions throughout the region have become necessary, Austin ISD is joining the call to action by encouraging parents to have their students participate in remote off-campus instruction for the remainder of this week," Elizalde said. "This decision was made in partnership with Austin Public Health and city and county officials to help decrease the spread of COVID-19 in our communities."
The district says it will offer drive-through COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 14 at the district's Central Office and at Northeast Early College High School. Testing is available for all staff and students that usually work or learn in-person. Registration is available on the district's website.
AISD will also continue its 7-day meal distributions for children and caregivers, and deploying Wi-Fi buses across the city.
