Middle school students recently took their understanding of the circulatory system to the next level through an engaging Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering activity that brought science and design together in a hands-on way. As students learned about the heart and blood vessels in science class, they simultaneously applied those concepts in engineering by...
Joyful Rigor About fifty parents gathered recently for an engaging and thoughtful parent education workshop led by our incoming Head of School, Dr. Karyn Rayburn. In her presentation, “Joyful Rigor”, Dr. Rayburn explored how schools and families can work together to cultivate children who feel both supported and challenged as they grow. Drawing from her...
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After more than six months of careful planning and a comprehensive national search, Austin Jewish Academy is pleased to announce the selection of its next Head of School. Dr. Karyn Hopper Rayburn will begin her tenure in July 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for the school. The search process began in spring 2025 and...
Our Kindergarten students have spent the past several weeks immersed in a heart-warming PBL titled “Giving Thanks / Giving Back.” Their project centered on exploring gratitude, expressing appreciation, and discovering age-appropriate ways to give back to their community. Students began by brainstorming what it means to be thankful, creating a word web full of ideas...
At Austin Jewish Academy, Middle School is a time for discovery — of new ideas, new skills, and new strengths. Whether exploring the natural world at Candlelight Ranch, diving into complex math concepts, or reflecting on Jewish values, AJA students are learning not just from textbooks, but through experiences that build character, curiosity, and confidence....
