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The Pre-K Push
Legislation intended to expand pre-k opportunities, increase child care reimbursement rates, and improve support and training for early childhood professionals is in the works.
"...Senate Bill 50, a shell bill intended to expand prekindergarten opportunities, increase child care reimbursement rates, and improve support..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Varying Visions
AISD's vision for prekindergarten education and that of Austin's community of early childhood nonprofits differ significantly.
"...Brenda Thompson described the difference between AISD's vision for prekindergarten education and that of Austin's community of early childhood..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Task Force Recommendations
A look at an early draft proposal
"...sixth graders to middle school or splitting schools into prekindergarten through third grade schools and fourth through eighth grade..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
"...District will soon be holding registration for its free prekindergarten program. Students must be 4 years old by Sept...."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Study: Everyone Benefits From Pre-K
If Texas improved and expanded its prekindergarten program to include all children, state would get $8 back for every $1 invested, new research indicates
"...If Texas improved and expanded its prekindergarten program to include all children, the state would get..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

'Texas Monthly' Legislative Top 10s
Best and worst of the Lone Star State
"...for improved educator training and higher reimbursement rates for prekindergarten services. Killing the session's major prekindergarten bill was one..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Republicans Didn’t Pass Priority Bills, but Succeeded in Punishing Trans Texans
At least they couldn't pass proposed "Don't Say Gay" legislation
"...mentioning gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms from prekindergarten to 12th grade...."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up
School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates
"...about his potential disabilities. When her son was in prekindergarten, she felt her toddler was even more hyperactive than..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Will School Funding Take a Beating From a Pandemic-Pressed Budget?
Pandemic-pressed budget puts 2019's funding gains at risk
"...in basic per-student funding, teacher pay, and funding for prekindergarten programs, as well as recapture relief for districts with..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The Education of Greg Abbott
Attorney general in hot water over school plan
"...is an important educational goal, studies show that existing prekindergarten programs fail to produce lasting benefits." To back that..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Do Kids Count?
State leaders don't walk the talk on children
"...5 million public school students are considered "economically disadvantaged." Prekindergarten opportunities are the best way to ensure a child's..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

School's Garden Bulldozed
AISD contractors mowed down Martin Middle School's wildlife habitat
"...This year, with extra portables required for the new prekindergarten center at Dobie Middle School and with Webb Middle..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Administration Proposes Changes for 2012
A breakdown of what's in store for the next school year
"...1) Webb Middle School would be converted into a prekindergarten through eighth grade center, and the sixth graders from..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen's Black Box
Carstarphen's approach to planning leaves plans unrevealed
"...the proposal to turn Webb Middle School into a prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade center. Longtime Webb activist Allen Weeks told Carstarphen: "It..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Changing Course
AISD shifts to community-based model for prepping younger kids for college
"...high schools. The vertical teams for both campuses, from prekindergarten to graduation, are being reshaped to fit that new..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines
"...of the district's cash crunch, the board increased the prekindergarten numbers from 18-1 to 20-1, and middle and high..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature

Drop in the Bucket: Disputed Fed Ed Funding Comes to Texas
Disputed fed ed funding comes to Texas
"...program, the Student Success Initiative, and Texas School Ready!'s prekindergarten preparation program. Last session, the Legislature dedicated $902 million..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Save Our Schools!
Texans advance on Capitol in bid to preserve public schools
"...from the Available School Fund to continue funding all-day prekindergarten and the technology allotment, as well as providing the..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets
Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story
"...all three rural superintendents is the potential loss of prekindergarten provision. The research is clear: Take away full-day early..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines
News of the week, short and sweet
"...Texas Education Agency has announced that more than 1,700 prekindergarten classrooms will be certified under the 2010-11 Texas School..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Headlines
"...opposition to possible changes to teacher workloads and the prekindergarten program as the district braces for state budget cuts..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

Bowing to Business Wheels, AISD Cans Tax Hike
Board passes new budget but drops ballot proposal
"...dropped a second proposal – to pay for full-time prekindergarten education, additional investment in East Austin, and a 3%..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election
Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education
"...one-time investment in East Austin schools; and third, replacement prekindergarten funding in 2011, when the state is scheduled to..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Ledger
Feds to the rescue
"...HB 130 would put $25 million statewide toward full-day prekindergarten provision, and HB 4294 would free districts' hands when..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just Watch the Livestock
Texas schools' sex ed favors 'don't ask, don't tell ... and keep 'em ignorant'
"...a small school with 301 total students in grades [prekindergarten] to 12. Most of these kids live on a..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where Does Gov. Perry Stand on Pre-K Funding?
"...new report, "Leadership Matters," rates each governor's commitment to prekindergarten education. For the first time in four years, the..."

April 30, 2008 Postmarks

The Crunch at Linder
"...plan and voters approve the bonds, would open the prekindergarten and kindergarten center, either by renovating an existing facility..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
"...will give students access to a school devoted to prekindergarten and will also help alleviate overcrowding at Wooldridge. –..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Left Behind
AISD moves to close Webb Middle School – and transfer the "merchandise"
"...many middle-school students who've been attending Austin schools since prekindergarten are still unable to take a test in English...."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

When the Bough Breaks
In 1993, the Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center hired a teacher who proved to be a little 'rough' with the children. Now the church is being sued for ignoring alleged child abuse.
"...August of 1993, and assigned her to teach the prekindergarten class. According to Lowry's deposition testimony, her classroom style..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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