Is Your Company Practicing Corporate Civic Responsibility? (Part 1)
Most people in the tech industry are aware of corporate social responsibility—the idea that companies should give back to their community through service efforts or donations to charitable causes. But […]
Breaking Down the Ballot: Constitutional Amendments
November 5th, 2019 is Election Day in Texas. This upcoming election includes many important measures including a proposed bond and constitutional amendments. This blog highlights the constitutional amendments Texans will […]
The Future of Redistricting in Texas
On June 27, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Rucho v. Common Cause, a case challenging the legality of partisan gerrymandering. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme […]
2020 Census: What All the Fuss is About
The US Census Bureau runs a count of each person living in the US every 10 years, as required by the US Constitution. ATA is honored to have been selected […]
Guest post: Help Student INC grow the next generation of Austin innovators
This is a guest post from Desiree Morales, the Entrepreneurship Coordinator at Austin ISD. Desiree oversees Austin ISD’s Student INC program. The first Student INC Pitch Competition, held at Google […]
Austin ISD bond implementation update
Last fall, Austin Tech Alliance endorsed the November 2017 Austin ISD (AISD) bond proposal that included $55 million for district-wide technological improvements. As a means of keeping our members and […]
ATA endorses Austin ISD bond proposal
(Austin, TX) // Today, Austin Tech Alliance formally endorsed Austin ISD’s bond proposal, which includes $55 million in district-wide technology upgrades. “Today’s the first day of early voting for the […]
Three takeaways: Austin ISD bond forum
On October 4, Austin Tech Alliance, Austin Young Chamber, and Austin Young Lawyers Association collaborated on a community conversation about Austin ISD’s proposed bond. With the proposal up for a […]