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A Slice of APIE: September 2024 Newsletter

Dear APIE Community – Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! We are excited about supporting AISD students this year through our college readiness, math, and

Celebrating our 2024 APIE Champions

We are pleased to share the winners of the 2024 APIE Champion Awards. These individuals and groups have gone above and beyond to support Austin

A Slice of APIE: February 2024 Newsletter

Dear APIE Friends and Supporters, If you’re reading this newsletter, chances are that you agree with the notion that caring adults showing up for students

A Slice of APIE: November 2023 Newsletter

Dear APIE Friends and Supporters, Fall is finally upon us and cooler weather is starting to prevail. As we settle into this 2023-24 school year, I

A Slice of APIE: August 2023 Newsletter

We’ve been busy… Reviewing survey feedback from students & volunteers Tweaking our programs Meeting with principals & teachers Hiring new staff Recruiting volunteers …and we

A Slice of APIE: June 2023 Newsletter

2023 APIE Champions Recognized We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 APIE Champion awards. These individuals and groups have gone above and

Hispanic and Latine Heritage Education Resources

Each year, Americans celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latine Americans to

A Slice of APIE: June 2022 Newsletter

Greetings APIE Community –  Reflecting back over this past school year, I continue to be in awe of the incredible resilience of our students, staff,

Supporting Students' Paths to Higher Education

We help students develop their academic skills and confidence.

We work each day to help students develop the skills to obtain a higher education that leads to a prosperous career. Support our academic and mentoring programs today and make certain that the next generation of Austinites can participate in Austin’s success.

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Announcement: Leadership Transition

Isadora Day Named Interim Executive Director Following Dr. Cathy Jones Departure

June 25, 2025 – Austin Partners in Education (APIE) has announced a leadership transition following the departure of longtime Executive Director Dr. Cathy Jones, who will begin a new role as CEO of UP Partnership, a nonprofit serving young people across Bexar County. After 13 years of dedicated service to APIE and Austin ISD, Dr. Jones leaves behind a strong legacy of community collaboration, student-centered innovation, and organizational growth.

With Cathy’s departure, the APIE Board of Directors has appointed Isadora Day as Interim Executive Director, effective July 14, 2025. Day most recently served as Director of Programs at APIE, where she has led high-impact initiatives in college readiness, mentoring, and math intervention for Austin ISD students…