Pros
Austin ISD is a progressive school district which offers plenty of quality professional development opportunities. Austin ISD offers a stipend for National Board certified teachers. Other area districts do not. The district is extremely well organized and runs efficiently, for the most part. The standards and expectations are high. I am fortunate to teach at a high performing school. I appreciate the creative freedom I am given to do my job. The high expectations on my campus and in my district cause me to be a better teacher. I have observed that many effective leaders are hard at work in administrative positions and really listen to teachers to use their feedback to constantly help make AISD better.
Cons
The district is so large that it is easy to feel like just a number.
