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More Quality Coverage of Education
RECEIVED Wed., Feb. 21, 2007
Dear Editor,
Over the past few months, as AISD has announced or considered closing/repurposing a number of local campuses, I have often found myself thinking “I miss Rachel Proctor May!” Her in-depth coverage and analysis of AISD issues for the Chronicle was always impressive and informative. Since she left the Chronicle to join Council Member Brewster McCracken’s staff, the Chronicle has not had an on-staff education reporter, and I haven’t seen the same level or quality of coverage of local education issues. I was so pleased to open up last week’s issue to find a well-researched and thought-provoking piece by Rachel’s husband, Michael May, [“Left Behind,” News, Feb. 16] and an additional editorial piece by Michael King about the proposed closing of Webb Middle School [“Point Austin,” News, Feb. 16].
Michael King suggested that local school leaders need to be prepared to take positions against state and federal policies that they don’t feel are in the best interest of our children. I would suggest that the entire Austin community needs to do the same. Thank you for keeping us informed on the issues so that we can do that – please keep it up!
Over the past few months, as AISD has announced or considered closing/repurposing a number of local campuses, I have often found myself thinking “I miss Rachel Proctor May!” Her in-depth coverage and analysis of AISD issues for the Chronicle was always impressive and informative. Since she left the Chronicle to join Council Member Brewster McCracken’s staff, the Chronicle has not had an on-staff education reporter, and I haven’t seen the same level or quality of coverage of local education issues. I was so pleased to open up last week’s issue to find a well-researched and thought-provoking piece by Rachel’s husband, Michael May, [“Left Behind,” News, Feb. 16] and an additional editorial piece by Michael King about the proposed closing of Webb Middle School [“Point Austin,” News, Feb. 16].
Michael King suggested that local school leaders need to be prepared to take positions against state and federal policies that they don’t feel are in the best interest of our children. I would suggest that the entire Austin community needs to do the same. Thank you for keeping us informed on the issues so that we can do that – please keep it up!
Amy Averett