EDUCATION IN AUSTIN
We’ve also been recognized as one
of the country’s “top five intellectual
capitals,” and we’ve been ranked
among the top five cities in Forbes
annual “Best Place for Business and
Careers” listing for the last several
years, in part because of a highly educated workforce.
GROWTH, EDUCATION AND
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
It’s not surprising that the city’s growth in
recent years has had a considerable
impact on education. School districts
have doubled in size to accommodate
more students, with residents consistently
approving bond packages in Austin
and surrounding communities to
renovate and build new schools.
The business community is also
committed to education, with alliances
like Austin Partners in Education
( www.austinpartners.org) – a collaboration
between the Austin Independent School
District and the Greater Austin Chamber
of Commerce in which business
community partners are matched with
schools or districts, providing volunteer
services, in-kind contributions, or cash
donations. A nonprofit organization, the
group offers schools support with
technology and other necessary
resources.
Other partnerships include the Skillpoint
Alliance ( www.skillpointalliance.org) –
a program that promotes workforce
development in such in-demand
industries as technology (especially
semiconductor, information technology
and digital media); healthcare; and
construction.
AUSTIN RANKS HIGH ON
QUALITY OF LIFE, EDUCATION
No matter where you’re moving, or even
whether or not you have children in
school, education is an important
consideration for anyone considering
relocation. After all, the quality of
education in a community affects
everything from resale value to
neighborhood schools.
One of the many reasons people are
drawn to Austin is that it’s a vibrant place
to be. Money magazine has consistently
named Austin among its “Top 10 Best Big
Cities” in its annual Best Places to Live
ranking, which is based on family
income, home price, schools and job
growth. And, the Worldwide Employee
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